Castilleja leschkeana
Point Reyes paintbrush
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Family: Orobanchaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 1A
Castilleja leschkeana (Point Reyes paintbrush) is a California plant in the Orobanchaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 1A
How to tell it apart
vs Triphysaria: Castilleja lacks the sharp fold in flower throat; Triphysaria has abrupt crease above lower lip.; vs Trifolium: Castilleja has tubular flowers with colorful bracts; Trifolium has round heads of pea-like flowers and three leaflets.; vs Pedicularis: Castilleja has open forward beak and colorful bracts; Pedicularis has closed hood and fern-like leaves.; vs Orthocarpus: Castilleja has open beak you can see into; Orthocarpus has closed hood covering stamens completely.; vs Epilobium: Castilleja has tubular two-lipped flowers and colorful bracts; Epilobium has four separate petals arranged in cross.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Castilleja leschkeana belong to?
Castilleja leschkeana is in the Orobanchaceae family, genus Castilleja.
Is Castilleja leschkeana rare or endangered?
Castilleja leschkeana carries California Rare Plant Rank 1A, state rank SX.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-09-30
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