Castilleja foliolosa
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Woolly paintbrush
Woolly paintbrush is an unusually beautiful 1-2 ft. tall bushy perennial that is stress deciduous.
It has soft-white to woolly-gray leaves. This is a showy species! The golden-red bracts and sepals hide small green flowers in a torch-like flower-head.
It is hemi-parasite, so the roots grow until they penetrate the roots of a host plants to obtain a portion of their nutrients. It is symbiosis at its best!
These are a rare find in any nursery.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water:Dry, Light
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Other: Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | Provides pollen for hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Historical Uses | The flowers of Indian paintbrush are edible, and were consumed in moderation by various Native American tribes as a condiment with other fresh greens. Roots and greens can be toxic. |
| Distribution | Native to California and is found only slightly beyond California borders. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 7940 ft |
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| Habitat | It grows in chaparral and rocky desert and mountain slopes. |
