Coast Indian Paintbrush

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Coast Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja affinis ssp. affinis) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in sea bluffs and , at elevations from 0-3900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb, Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Color

Orange

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Natural setting

Site type

Sea bluffs, dry places

Plant communities

Chaparral

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 15 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Adela flammeusella

Geranium Plume Moth

Amblyptilia pica

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Alfalfa Looper Moth

Autographa californica

Alternative names

Common names:

Indian Paintbrush, Wight's Indian Paint-brush

Botanical names:

Castilleja inflata

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