Species PlantsWavyleaf Paintbrush

Wavyleaf Paintbrush

Castilleja applegatei

UncommonPlant
Illustration of Wavyleaf Paintbrush (Castilleja applegatei)

Wavyleaf Paintbrush is a vibrant plant with wavy-edged leaves and bright red bracts that resemble paintbrushes. It is a hemiparasitic plant, often found growing alongside other species.

Habitat
It is found in open meadows and rocky slopes.
Diet
The plant derives nutrients from the roots of neighboring plants and is pollinated by hummingbirds.
How common
Uncommon

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