Latin name: Erythranthe calcicola N.S. Fraga & D.A. York Pronunciation: er-ih-THRAN-thee kal-si-KO-la Common name: Limestone monkeyflower Family: Phrymaceae (Lopseed) Habitat: Talus slopes on carbonate rocks, creosote bush scrub, joshua tree and juniper woodland, 3000'-7000', mountains of northern Mojave Desert, Death Valley, Eureka Valley, White and Inyo Mountains Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Erythranthe 2) calcicola |
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