Castilleja affinis (Indian Paintbrush)

Photographs

This photo was taken in March at Torrey Pines.

The plant below was found in Joshua Tree in March.

A closeup from Wildflowers of Southern California.

This plant can be grown from seed in the garden, although seed is only available through specialty seed houses.

Found in dry places in chaparral, wooded or brushy slopes, coastal sage scrub, ocean bluffs, to 3500'. Hybridizes readily with other species.

Used by native folks for personal adornment. The plant was dried and powdered, and used to make a wash as a topical antibiotic.