VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Castilleja sessiliflora | Downy Paintbrush 



WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : 
There is no information available regarding animal use of downy
paintbrush.  Castilleja spp. are generally poor forage, but in South
Dakota they provide substantial amounts of feed for sheep, deer, and elk
[17].  In Utah, Castilleja species were classed as desirable based on
use by livestock [26].  They are a minor part of the diet of Rocky
Mountain elk [20].  Castilleja species were rated lowest in forage
preference for grizzly bear in the northern Rocky Mountains [22].

In Idaho sage grouse chicks eat the flowers and fruits of Castilleja
angustifolia [13].


PALATABILITY : 
NO-ENTRY


NUTRITIONAL VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


COVER VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : 
Downy paintbrush seeds were planted in a prairie restoration project in
Wisconsin, but did not establish [30].


OTHER USES AND VALUES : 
NO-ENTRY


MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
NO-ENTRY

Related categories for Species: Castilleja sessiliflora | Downy Paintbrush