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Giant Red Indian Paintbrush

Castilleja miniata

CommonPlant
Illustration of Giant Red Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata)

Giant Red Indian Paintbrush is the most common and widespread Indian paintbrush in the West, found in mountain meadows, sagebrush, and open forests from Alaska to New Mexico. Like all paintbrushes, it is hemiparasitic on neighboring plants. Calliope and broad-tailed hummingbirds are important pollinators across its range.

Habitat
Mountain meadows, sagebrush, and open forests in western North America
Diet
Nectar consumed by calliope and broad-tailed hummingbirds
How common
Common

Best time to see a Giant Red Indian Paintbrush

The best time to see a Giant Red Indian Paintbrush is April–July, when about 72% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 17,102 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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