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Dense-flowered Owl's-clover

Castilleja densiflora

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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24 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Variable Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot, Agoseris Flower Moth, Gray Buckeye 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Allen's Hummingbird 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors California Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Northern Checkerspot 19

Children

  • Graceful Owl's Clover
  • San Luis Obispo Owl's-clover
  • Castilleja densiflora densiflora

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
Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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