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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