Mimulus aurantiacus var. aurantiacus Santa Clara County
Sticky Monkeyflower Santa Clara County
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Sticky monkeyflower is widespread in the coastal mountains and lower Sierra foothills. At one time there were numerous recognized varieties which varied in flower shape and size, flower color, overall size, etc. These varieties are no longer recognized by botanists, but they still help plant people distinguish between the many…
Mimulus aurantiacus var. puniceus
Southern monkeyflower
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This red flowering version of the wide spread monkeyflower occurs in many plant communities in the southern half of the state. It grows as an open shrub with rich green lance-shaped leaves and red flowers, occasionally with orange highlights on the petals. Wherever found, monkeyflower has a distinct dormant appearance…
Mimulus cardinalis
Scarlet Monkeyflower
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The scarlet monkeyflower is found in moist places throughout California into Baja. It grows as an open fountain of soft, apple-green leaves. Its relation to the dry-loving monkeyflowers is not obvious until it blooms in late spring or early summer. The flowers are red to orange and attract the attention…
