species 4,341 observations

Western Paintbrush

Castilleja occidentalis

Field notes

Supports All

17 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Anicia Checkerspot, Gray Buckeye 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Golden-belted Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee 15

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.