Diplacus aurantiacus
Curtis
Orange Bush Monkeyflower
Diplacus aurantiacus is a shrub that is native to California, and found only slightly beyond California borders.
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Phrymaceae
(Scrophulariaceae) - Diplacus
Bloom Period
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Jepson eFlora section:
eudicot
USDA PLANTS group:
Dicot
Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
coastal, disturbed
Northern Coastal Scrub, Coastal Sage Scrub, Closed-cone Pine Forest, Redwood Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Oak Woodland, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, Joshua Tree Woodland
[wikipedia] Host plant for butterfly larvae, Native American medicinal plant: Diplacus aurantiacus is an important host plant for the larvae of the common buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia) and the variable checkerspot (Euphydryas chalcedona),[6] despite a phenolic resin in the leaves which deter its feeding.[7] This resin also helps the plant retain water in dry environments.[7] Traditional Native American medical plant The Miwok and Pomo Native Americans used the plant to treat minor ailments such as sores, burns, diarrhea, and eye irritation. They used the colorful flowers for decorative purposes.[10] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
Learn more about Diplacus aurantiacus: Diplacus aurantiacus Jepson video: (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
