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Owl's Clover
 Owl's Clover (Castilleja densiflora) is a
semi-parasitic annual wildflower native to western North America. It is in the Scrophulariaceae family, commonly known as the Figwort or Snapdragon family.
The plant grows at elevations between 1500 - 4500 feet in open desert areas. They typically grow to about 6 - 8 inches in height and have green, brushy leaves which are about an inch in length. The Owl Clover blooms in the spring, producing a tiny yellow flower which is surrounded by brushy, purple bracts
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