Latin name: Erythranthe cardinalis Benth. Pronunciation: er-ih-THRAN-thee kar-din-AY-lis Common name: Scarlet monkeyflower Family: Phrymaceae (Lopseed) Habitat: Seasonal water courses or seeps to an elevation of 8000' from coastal sage scrub to montane coniferous forest in most of cismontane and montane California Blooming period: April to October Name derivations: 1) Erythranthe 2) cardinalis |
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