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Castilleja levisecta Greenm.

Golden Indian paintbrush

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

USDA Symbol: CALE27

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Listed as an endangered species. Found only on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Loss of habitat and fire suppression are the main threats.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow

Distribution

USA: OR , WA
Canada: BC
Native Habitat: Prairie/Meadow/Field
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Castilleja levisecta in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Castilleja levisecta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Castilleja levisecta

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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