| Common Name | Bush monkey flower |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diplacus aurantiacus |
| Plant Family | Phrymaceae |
| Origin | Native |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Flower color | Orange, red, white, and yellow |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Habitats | Chaparral, foothill woodland, closed-cone pine forest, northern coastal scrub, coastal sage scrub, redwood forest, yellow pine forest, mixed evergreen forest, northern oak woodland, Joshua tree woodland |
Description
This plant can be identified by its sticky leaves and bright flowers that resemble a monkey’s face. It supports numerous pollinators, including bees, butterflies, bats, and birds such as hummingbirds.
Photo by Bob Brittain
