Erythranthe purpurea
Erythranthe purpurea N.S.Fraga
Erythranthe purpurea is a species of monkeyflower native to California and the northwest region of Mexico. It was first described in 2012 by N.S. Fraga and belongs to the genus Erythranthe in the family Phrymaceae. Previously, it was classified under the name Mimulus purpureus.
Description
Erythranthe purpurea is a member of the Phrymaceae family and is commonly referred to as little purple monkeyflower. It is distributed across California and the northwest part of Mexico. The species was formally described in 2012 by N.S. Fraga. It was previously known by the scientific name Mimulus purpureus before being reclassified under the genus Erythranthe.
Distribution
California · Mexico Northwest
Synonyms
Mimulus purpureusMimulus purpureus var. pauxillus