Erythranthe diffusa, also known as Palomar monkeyflower, is a species of plant native to Baja California and California. It is considered a rare plant due to its limited range. E. diffusa grows up to 8 in (20 cm) in height, and produces purple, pink, and yellow flowers. It prefers to grow in gravelly or sandy soil in chaparral or a low-elevation coniferous habitat. E. diffusa has been observed in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Diego County, Santa Clara County, and Baja California.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Palomar monkeyflower being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Erythranthe palmeri
- Erythranthe purpurea
- Erythranthe filicaulis
- Erythranthe discolor
- Diplacus compactus
- Erythranthe rhodopetra
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Phrymaceae
- Genus
- Erythranthe
- Species
- Erythranthe diffusa
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