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Diplacus australis  (Munz) Tulig
Southern monkeyflower
Diplacus australis is a shrub that is native to California, and found only slightly beyond California borders.
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Genus: Diplacus
Family: Phrymaceae  
(Scrophulariaceae)
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Habitat: coastal, disturbed
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF

Alternate Names:
JEFMimulus aurantiacus ssp. australis
PLANTSDiplacus aurantiacus ssp. australis
Information about  Diplacus australis from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
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[wildflower.org] Description, Habitat, Distribution: Plant Characteristics Duration: Perennial Habit: Subshrub , Shrub Fruit Type: Capsule Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall. Bloom Information Bloom Color: Orange Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug Distribution USA: CA Native Habitat: Disturbed areas, coastal cliffs, canyon sides. (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


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Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/29/2024).