Latin name: Diplacus aridus Abrams Pronunciation: dip-LAH-kus AIR-i-dus Common name: Low bush monkeyflower Family: Phrymaceae (Lopseed) Habitat: Locally situated in dry rocky places, 2500-3500', chaparral, southeast San Diego County Blooming period: April to July Name derivations: 1) Diplacus 2) aridus |