Indian Warrior Flower

Did you know

• Indian warrior is a hemiparasite that taps into the roots of nearby plants to steal water and nutrients.
• It is one of the earliest wildflowers to bloom in California, often appearing in January.
• The fern-like foliage is so finely divided that the leaves look like delicate feathers.
• The plant has a special relationship with manzanita and oak roots, its preferred host plants.
• Some Native California tribes used Indian warrior as a mild sedative and muscle relaxant.

Color meanings

Uses

• native plant gardens
• traditional medicine
• wildflower displays