Field paintbrush (Castilleja arvensis)

The color of the infloresence is incredibly attractive – to me and insects alike.

The red leaves are nothing more than indicators or flags – the real flower is inconspicuous

Its native range is Mexico to northern Argentina.

Field paintbrush (Castilleja arvensis)

Field paintbrush (Castilleja arvensis)

E28, Ecuador
-00 00' 58" -078 40' 52"

Last updated on 22 March 2023