Softleaf Indian-paintbrush (Castilleja mollis)

Photo Credit: John Game

Global Rank: G2 - Imperiled
Legal Status: Federally Endangered
Family: Orobanchaceae
State: CA
Nature Serve ID: 135935
Lifeform: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Date Inducted in National Collection:

Description:

Castilleja mollis is a hemiparasitic perennial herb that is native to the Channel Islands of California. The plant is 12-18 inches long with yellow-green flowers that bloom from April through August.

Where is Softleaf Indian-paintbrush (Castilleja mollis) located in the wild?

Habitat:

Castilleja mollis is typically found in coastal dunes, bluffs, and grasslands.

Distribution:

Castilleja mollis is endemic to the Channel Islands group in California and can be found on San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands. [CNPS]

States & Provinces:

Softleaf Indian-paintbrush can historically be found in California

Which CPC Partners conserve Softleaf Indian-paintbrush (Castilleja mollis)?

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Not Sponsored

Assigned 06/13/17

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Conservation Actions

01/01/2010

Soil loss, habitat alteration by alien mammals, native seabirds, vehicular traffic, overcollection for scientific or horticultural purposes, competition with alien plant taxa, random extinction. habitat alteration due to vehicular traffic, soil e

01/01/2010