Diplacus vandenbergensis
Diplacus vandenbergensis (D.M.Thomps.) G.L.Nesom
Diplacus vandenbergensis, an annual herb in the Phrymaceae family, is native to Santa Barbara County, California. It is known as the Vandenberg monkeyflower and is classified as an endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In 2014, critical habitat for this species was designated within the Burton Mesa Ecological Reserve.
Description
Diplacus vandenbergensis is a small herbaceous annual plant found only in Santa Barbara County, California. It belongs to the genus Diplacus and the family Phrymaceae. The species is recognized as endangered, prompting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to designate critical habitat for it within the Burton Mesa Ecological Reserve in 2014. This conservation action aims to protect the species' limited range and ensure its survival.
Distribution
California
Synonyms
Mimulus fremontii var. vandenbergensis