Scarlet Monkeyflower, Erythranthe cardinalis

The two-lobed upper lip arches forward, the three-lobed lower lip is bent downward and back giving the flower a unique look compared to other Mimulus species. Hairy tubular calyx. Newport Beach Environmental Nature Center, Newport Beach, CA. cultivated 6-9-07. © Joan Avise	Scarlet Monkeyflower Erythranthe cardinalis A perennial found along streams in foothills and Santa Ana Mountains. Plants have extensive below-ground stems (rhizomes) and can form large clones. Flowers are nectar-rich, attracting hummingbirds whose foreheads transfer pollen between flowers. Phrymaceae Back to Phrymaceae of Orange County, California Back to Eudicots of Orange County, California Back to Natural History of Orange County, California
Stamens+pistils exserted, anthers fringed. Newport Beach Environmental Nature Center, Newport Beach, CA. 7-31-11. © Joan Avise	Bifid stigma. Newport Beach Environmental Nature Center, Newport Beach, CA. Cultivated. 7-29-11. © Joan Avise
Opposite, sharply toothed leaves. Newport Beach Environmental Nature Center, Newport Beach, CA. cultivated 7-31-11. © Joan Avise	Softly hairy. San Juan Loop Trail, Cleveland National Forest, Riverside Co., CA 7-18-10. © Joan Avise
San Juan Loop Trail, Cleveland National Forest, Riverside Co., CA 7-11-10. © Joan Avise	Grows to 3 ft.; on stream banks. San Juan Loop Trail, Cleveland National Forest, Riverside Co., CA 7-11-10. © Joan Avise
San Juan Loop Trail, Cleveland National Forest, Riverside Co., CA 7-18-10. © Joan Avise	San Juan Loop Trail, Cleveland National Forest, Riverside Co., CA 7-11-10. © Peter J. Bryant