Castilleja wightii is a species of perennial herb native to coastal northern and central California in North America. It is commonly found in coastal scrub below 300 feet (91 m) elevation. The bract colors range from red to yellow, with some mixed-color populations.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Wight's Paintbrush being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus
- Castilleja
- Species
- Castilleja wightii
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