Diplacus brevipes (Benth.) G.L.Nesom

Growth Form

Diplacus brevipes is a hairy annual herb that grows an erect stem reaching a maximum height between 5 and 80 centimeters.

Leaf Morphology

Its leaves are paired opposite, shaped lance-like to oval, and grow up to 9 centimeters long.

Flower Calyx Structure

The tubular throat of the species' flower is enclosed in a hairy calyx of sepals. This calyx can reach up to 2.5 centimeters in length, has pointed tips, and some of these tips are longer than others.

Flower Corolla Appearance

The flower's corolla is bright yellow, grows up to 3 centimeters long, and has five lobes at its opening: two on the upper lip and three on the lower lip.

Native Distribution

This plant is native to the Transverse Ranges, Peninsular Ranges, and other mountains and foothills of southern California and Baja California.

Habitat

Diplacus brevipes grows in chaparral, particularly in open areas such as sites recently cleared by wildfire.