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  6. Broomrape Family
  7. Indian Paintbrushes
  8. Northwestern Paintbrush

species 1,088 observations

Northwestern Paintbrush

Castilleja angustifolia

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

20 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Variable Checkerspot, Anicia Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot, Leanira Checkerspot 5
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Greater Sage-Grouse, Allen's Hummingbird 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, Oval-headed Sweat Bee, California Bumble Bee 13

Children

  • Northwestern Paintbrush
  • Northwestern Paintbrush

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full shade
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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