About Erythranthe pulsiferae (A.Gray) G.L.Nesom
Nomenclature
Erythranthe pulsiferae (A.Gray) G.L.Nesom is a species of monkeyflower that goes by the common names candelabrum monkeyflower and Pulsifer's monkeyflower. This species was previously classified under the name Mimulus pulsiferae.
Distribution and Habitat
It is native to the western United States, ranging from Washington to northern California, and it grows in wet habitats such as streambanks.
Growth Form and Size
It is an annual herb that grows between 2 and 21 centimeters tall.
Leaf Morphology
Its leaves grow in a basal rosette and are arranged oppositely along the stem; each leaf sits on a short petiole and has an oval blade.
Flower Calyx Structure
The tubular base of the flower is enclosed in a ribbed calyx of sepals, which has tiny pointed lobes.
Flower Coloration
The flower is roughly one centimeter long, and is yellow in overall color. It sometimes has red spotting, or pink-tinged white coloration in its mouth.
