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3 adult males, about 10 adult females, about 10-20 immatures observed in colony

Castilleja hidalgensis at type locality

Mapped location approximate; along old Mex. Hwy. 70 about 20 km NE of Calvillo and 0.6 km SE of jct. of old Hwy 70 with Hwy. 96 to Milpillas de Arriba, 21d55’20”N, 102d33’47”W, 2195 m

Location is estimated and approximate. The is the first record of Castilleja tomentosa in the United States.

Only known population in the United States. Map location is approximate. Permission must be obtained to access this private land.

A species endemic to and often common in high elevation. meadows in the mountains of Guatemala.

A species endemic to and often common in high elevation.

Note: GPS location is estimated and approximate.

From the type locality.

Only know population in Washington state. Plants pale and not setting seed due to extreme drought in 2015. Location is on closed private timber land.

S Sinai Highlands, Wadi Sagr

There was tons of it all over the trail.

Plant c. 4 m high; leaf 5 cm long by 5 cm wide; flower 15 mm long.