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The golden paintbrush, Castilleja levisecta, is a herbaceous perennial that occurs in British Columbia only on south-east Vancouver Island and two adjacent islands. This report describes the plant's general biology, habitat, geographic distribution, population size and trends, protection status, factors limiting its population, and the special significance of the species. The report concludes with an evaluation of the plant's status and future, and a recommendation regarding its designation as an endangered species.