About Diplacus congdonii (B.L.Rob.) G.L.Nesom
Growth Habit
Diplacus congdonii is a small, hairy annual herb that grows a thin, erect stem no taller than 10 centimeters. The entire above-ground plant is purple-green.
Leaf Characteristics
Its paired opposite leaves are oval-shaped, edged with hairs, and reach up to about 3 centimeters in length.
Flower Characteristics
The plant produces trumpet-shaped magenta flowers with narrow throats, which measure 1 to 3 centimeters long.
Distribution Range
This species is endemic to California, where it occurs in scattered, localized populations across the mountains and foothills between the North Coast Ranges and the Peninsular Ranges, as well as the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Habitat
It grows in moist locations on slopes and in canyons, and is sometimes found in disturbed areas.
