Plant · GBIF taxon 3189132
California fuchsia
Epilobium canumAlso 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.
Drought-TolerantWildflowerNative
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthetic)
Predators
- Mules deer
- Rabbits
- Caterpillars
ThreatsUrban development, invasive plant competition
HabitatsChaparral, coastal sage scrub, dry rocky slopes
Life span10–20 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderMyrtales
- FamilyOnagraceae
- GenusEpilobium
- SpeciesEpilobium canum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- 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.
Pollinator Robert McMorran, United States Fish and Wildlife Service / Public domain · cc0
Frequent Companion (c) NatureShutterbug, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman · cc-by-sa
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