Heckard's Indian Paintbrush

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Plant description

Heckard's Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja montigena) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in southern California.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb, Perennial herb

Color

Orange

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Natural setting

Plant communities

Lodgepole Forest, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

0 confirmed and 9 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Amblyptilia pica

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Autographa californica

Chlosyne leanira

Alternative names

Common names:

Heckard's Indian Paintbrush

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