Castilleja foliosa - Indian Paintbrush

Description

This 1 to 2 foot tall perennial or subshrub is a member of chaparral communities in the North Coast Ranges, the Central Western, Sierra Nevada Foothills and the southern Channel Islands geographical subdivisions of California. It will be found growing on dry, open, rocky slopes often with chamise (Adenostema). The foliage is felt-like with white to gray, much branched hairs, which contrast beautifully with the bright orange flowers.