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Plant

California Fuchsia

Epilobium canum

Also known as Hummingbird Trumpet, Hummingbird Flower, Zauschneria

California fuchsia explodes into brilliant scarlet blossoms just as most native plants fade in late summer heat. Specialized tubular flowers invite hummingbirds, which serve as the primary pollinators during their autumn migrations. Grey-green hairy foliage helps conserve moisture across rocky slopes and chaparral ecosystems.

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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyAutotrophic (Photosynthetic)
Predators
  • Mules deer
  • Rabbits
  • Caterpillars
ThreatsUrban development, invasive plant competition
HabitatsChaparral, coastal sage scrub, dry rocky slopes
Life span10–20 years
Classification
  1. OrderMyrtales
  2. FamilyOnagraceae
  3. GenusEpilobium
  4. SpeciesEpilobium canum
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Observation: Look for hummingbirds aggressively defending patches of bright red blooms in autumn.
  • Gardening: Prune stems back close to the ground in winter to encourage dense spring growth.
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