Frémont's monkeyflower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Frémont's monkeyflower |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Phrymaceae |
| Genus: | Diplacus |
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D. fremontii
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| Diplacus fremontii (Benth.) G.L.Nesom
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Diplacus fremontii is a type of monkeyflower often called Frémont's monkeyflower. This plant grows naturally in California and Baja California. You can find it in mountains and deserts, especially in places that are a bit wet or have been disturbed. It used to be known by a different name, Mimulus fremontii.
What Frémont's Monkeyflower Looks Like
Frémont's monkeyflower is a small plant that lives for only one year. It has a thin stem that can grow from about 1 centimeter (less than half an inch) to 20 centimeters (about 8 inches) tall.
Leaves and Stem
The leaves of this plant are shaped like ovals. They can be up to 3 centimeters (about 1 inch) long. The leaves higher up on the plant feel a bit hairy.
Flower Description
The flower of Frémont's monkeyflower has a tube-shaped base. This base is covered by a wide, ribbed, and hairy cup called a calyx. The calyx has pointed parts called lobes.
The main part of the flower, called the corolla, is usually reddish-purple. It has a darker pink area inside, which also has a bright yellow spot. Sometimes, you might even see flowers that are completely yellow! Each flower is typically one to two centimeters (about half an inch to an inch) long.
