ON THIS PLANT
Castilleja mollis is a species of Indian paintbrush known by the common name softleaf Indian paintbrush. It is endemic to the Channel Islands of California, where it is currently known only from Santa Rosa Island. An occurrence was once noted on San Miguel Island, but the plant has not been found there since 1938. Its habitat is the coastal sage scrub around the windy sand dunes and bluffs.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Castilleja
- Family
- Orobanchaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Soft-leaf paintbrush en Soft-leaved paintbrush en Softleaf Indian paintbrush en Soft-leaved Indian paintbrush
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