Cusick's monkeyflower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cusick's monkeyflower |
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Diplacus
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cusickii
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Diplacus cusickii is a type of monkeyflower commonly known as Cusick's monkeyflower. This plant is native to the western parts of the United States. You can find it growing in areas like the Pacific Northwest and the Great Basin. It prefers moist places, often in rocky or scrubby habitats and on plateaus.
What Does Cusick's Monkeyflower Look Like?
This plant is an annual herb, which means it completes its life cycle in one year. It has a hairy stem that can grow up to about 24 centimeters (about 9.5 inches) tall.
Leaves and Stems
The leaves are shaped like pointed ovals. They can be up to about 4.5 centimeters (about 1.8 inches) long. The whole plant, including its leaves and stem, can be green or have a reddish color.
Flowers
The flowers of Cusick's monkeyflower are quite interesting. The bottom part of the flower, called the corolla, is shaped like a tube. This tube is covered by a hairy cup-like structure called a calyx. The calyx has uneven, pointed lobes around its opening.
The flower's corolla itself is about 2 to 3 centimeters (about 0.8 to 1.2 inches) long. It's usually pink, with bright yellow spots inside its throat. These yellow blotches make the flower stand out!
