Erythranthe diffusa
| Erythranthe diffusa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Phrymaceae |
| Genus: | Erythranthe |
| Species: | E. diffusa
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| Binomial name | |
| Erythranthe diffusa (A.L.Grant) N.S.Fraga
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| Synonyms | |
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Mimulus diffusus A.L.Grant | |
Erythranthe diffusa, also known as Palomar monkeyflower, is a species of plant native to North America.[1] This plant is endemic to the Californias, and is considered a rare plant due to its limited range.[2] E. diffusa grows up to 8 in (20 cm) in height, and produces purple, pink, and yellow flowers.[3] It prefers to grow in gravelly or sandy soil in chaparral or a low-elevation coniferous habitat.[2] E. diffusa has been observed in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Diego County, Santa Clara County, and Baja California.[2] The Palomar monkeyflower is threatened by recreational activities and real estate development of its preferred wild habitat.[2]
References
- ^ "Erythranthe diffusa (Palomar monkeyflower)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ a b c d "Erythranthe diffusa". Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5). California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program (rareplants.cnps.org). 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Mimulus diffusus (MIDI, USDA Native Status: L48)". Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (wildflower.org). University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 2024-05-02.