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Kaweah River bush monkeyflower
Scientific Name: Diplacus calycinus
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Kaweah River Bush Monkeyflower
Learn about the Kaweah River Bush Monkeyflower, a charming plant with butter-yellow flowers often found thriving in sunny environments.
Considerations for Pets
- A "Safe Plant Rating" suggests checking if the Kaweah River Bush Monkeyflower is safe for dogs.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Diplacus calycinus Eastw.
- Common Names: Kaweah River Bush Monkeyflower, Rock Monkey Flower, Southern Bush Monkey Flower
- Synonym: Mimulus longiflorus (Nutt.) A.L. Grant ssp. calycinus (Eastw .)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Kingdom: (Implied - Plantae)
- Group: Dicot
- Symbol: DICA12
- Related ITIS Name: Diplacus calycinus Eastw. (TSN 502081)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to L48 (Contiguous United States).
- Specifically mentioned in California, including the Kaweah River Delta Region, South Fork Kaweah River (6000 ft elevation), and Tulare County.
- Found growing on rock walls, suggesting a tolerance for rocky habitats.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Duration: Perennial
- Growth Habit: Shrub, Subshrub
- Reaches an average height of 2 ft (60 cm).
- Erect habit, with a bare stem in the lower part and numerous ramifications.
- Features greenish yellow flowers.
Ecological Role
- Drought and heat tolerant.
Further Information
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- Catalog of Life
- MyTreeDB
- http://openup.nhm-wien.ac.at/commonNames/references/scientificName/50665