red bush monkeyflower
Diplacus puniceus Nutt.
Diplacus puniceus, known as red bush monkeyflower, is a perennial shrub native to coastal southern California and northern Baja California. It is distinguished by its broad corolla, absence of glandular hairs, and dark orange or red flowers that attract hummingbirds.
Description
Diplacus puniceus is a member of the Phrymaceae family and is found in California and the northwest region of Mexico. It was first described in 1838 by Nutt. The species is adapted to hummingbird pollination and is characterized by its relatively large and broad corolla compared to other Diplacus species. It lacks glandular hairs and produces vividly colored flowers ranging from dark orange to red.
Other common names
red bush monkeyflower
Distribution
California · Mexico Northwest
Synonyms
Diplacus glutinosus var. puniceusMimulus puniceusMimulus glutinosus var. puniceusMimulus aurantiacus var. puniceusDiplacus aurantiacus var. puniceus