Brewer's Indian Paintbrush

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Brewer's Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja applegatei ssp. pallida) is a native perennial herb that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the High Sierra Nevada and Sierra Nevada East regions. It tends to grow in dry open places, at elevations from 7000-11000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb, Perennial herb

Size

3 ft Tall

Color

Orange

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Natural setting

Site type

Dry open places

Plant communities

Alpine Fell-Fields, Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 14 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Adela flammeusella

Geranium Plume Moth

Amblyptilia pica

Alfalfa Looper Moth

Autographa californica

Leanira Checkerspot

Chlosyne leanira

Alternative names

Common names:

Brewer's Indian-paintbrush, Brewer's Paintbrush, Wavyleaf Indian Paintbrush

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