species 11,132 observations

Harsh Paintbrush

Castilleja hispida

Field notes

Castilleja hispida is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae, also known by the common name harsh paintbrush, or harsh Indian paintbrush. It is native to British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon.

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19 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Gray Buckeye, Variable Checkerspot 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Allen's Hummingbird 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Oval-headed Sweat Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, California Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee 16

Children

Acute Paintbrush
Harsh Indian-paintbrush

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.