Latin name: Diplacus puniceus Nutt. Pronunciation: dip-LAH-kus pew-NIS-ee-us Common name: Red bush monkeyflower Family: Phrymaceae (Lopseed) Habitat: Dry slopes and mesas below 2500', chaparral and coastal sage scrub communities, disturbed sites, Southwestern California region Blooming period: March to July Name derivations: 1) Diplacus 2) puniceus |