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wide-throat yellow monkey-flower

Diplacus brevipes (Benth.) G.L.Nesom
wide-throat yellow monkey-flower
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Diplacus brevipes is a species in the genus Diplacus, belonging to the family Phrymaceae. It is commonly known as wide-throat yellow monkey-flower and was previously classified under the genus Mimulus as Mimulus brevipes. The species is native to California, Massachusetts, and the Northwest region of Mexico. It was officially published in 2012.

Description

Diplacus brevipes is a member of the Phrymaceae family, known for its yellow monkey-flower appearance. It is found in the regions of California, Massachusetts, and the Mexican Northwest. The species was reclassified from the genus Mimulus to Diplacus and is now recognized under its current scientific name. This change reflects updated taxonomic understanding within the family.

Other common names

wide-throat yellow monkey-flower

Distribution

California · Massachusetts · Mexico Northwest

Synonyms

Eunanus brevipesMimulus brevipes

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