Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Sierra Woolly Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja lanata) is a native perennial herb that grows in California, primarily in the Channel Islands region. It tends to grow at elevations from 100-1000 feet.

Plant type

Annual herb, Perennial herb

Size

3 ft Tall

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Color

Red

Sun

Full Sun

Plant communities

Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

1 confirmed and 6 likely

Confirmed Likely

Leanira Checkerspot

Chlosyne leanira

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Alfalfa Looper Moth

Autographa californica

Variable Checkerspot

Euphydryas chalcedona