Diplacus bigelovii
Bigelow's monkeyflower
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Family: Phrymaceae · Type: Herb · Native
Diplacus bigelovii (Bigelow's monkeyflower) is a native California herb in the Phrymaceae family.
Bigelow's monkeyflower is a California native annual found in rocky or sandy habitats, typically at moderate elevations in the state's arid regions. Flowering from April to June, this plant produces magenta flowers with a distinctive yellow throat and dark maroon patches at the mouth, creating a vibrant and striking appearance. Growing 2 to 25 centimeters tall with densely hairy stems, the plant has a delicate and compact form. Its leaves are elliptic to round, measuring 7 to 35 millimeters long and 2 to 15 millimeters wide, with an abruptly pointed tip. The small fruits, about 7 to 13 millimeters long, extend beyond the calyx, adding to the plant's unique botanical character.
Frequently asked questions
Is Diplacus bigelovii native to California?
Yes. Diplacus bigelovii is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Diplacus bigelovii belong to?
Diplacus bigelovii is in the Phrymaceae family, genus Diplacus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Diplacus bigelovii var. bigelovii — Bigelow's monkeyflower
- Diplacus bigelovii var. cuspidatus — Bigelow's monkeyflower
- Diplacus bolanderi — Bolander's monkeyflower
- Diplacus brandegeei — Santa cruz island monkeyflower
- Diplacus brevipes — Wide-throat yellow monkeyflower
- Diplacus calycinus — Rock bush monkeyflower
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-10-07
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