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paintbrush
Castilleja coccinea
In the United States:
Native
· also called Indian paintbrush, scarlet paintbrush
Hemiparasitic perennial that produces tubular flowers visited by bees for modest nectar and pollen rewards. Peak bloom occurs in late spring to midsummer; plants require a compatible host grass or forb for best establishment and may spread slowly in suitable meadows or open woods.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–July |
| Duration | ~45 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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