species 14,583 observations
Felt Paintbrush
Castilleja foliolosa
Field notes
Castilleja foliolosa is a species of paintbrush, known by the common names felt paintbrush and chaparral paintbrush.
It is native to California and northern Baja California, where it grows in chaparral and rocky desert and mountain slopes.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Variable Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot, Leanira Checkerspot, Gray Buckeye
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Anna's Hummingbird, Calliope Hummingbird, Allen's Hummingbird
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
California Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Marine Blue, Peridot Sweat Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.