Coastal Monkeyflower
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Coastal Monkeyflower
Erythranthe dentata
The Coastal Monkeyflower is a bright and cheerful flower that grows near the coast. Its colorful blooms attract butterflies and bees, making it a fun sight in nature!
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Coastal Monkeyflower has vibrant yellow, often with orange or red-brown spotted, tubular flowers that resemble a grinning monkey face. Its short stems bear opposite, bright green, slightly succulent leaves that are sometimes toothed, giving it a fresh, clumping appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPhrymaceaeGenusErythranthe
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Coastal Monkeyflowers can grow directly in running water, holding firm with their strong roots!
Its scientific name, Erythranthe, surprisingly means 'red flower,' even though many species are bright yellow!
Some monkeyflowers were traditionally used by Native Americans to make poultices for skin irritations!
The tiny seeds are so light, they can be carried by a gentle breeze or even float on water to new homes!
Special abilities
Ability
Water Dweller
Coastal Monkeyflower can grow in very wet soil and even shallow water, thanks to roots adapted to prevent waterlogging.
Ability
Nectar Guides
Coastal Monkeyflower has bright, contrasting spots on its petals acting as 'nectar guides' to direct insects to its pollen.
Ability
Quick Bloomer
Coastal Monkeyflower can quickly grow and flower in temporary wet areas, completing its cycle before conditions dry out.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 15-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to late summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from its blooms.
pollinates
Yellow-faced Bumblebee
Bombus vosnesenskii
A native bee often seen visiting the flowers.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
May occasionally browse on its leaves and stems.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Coastal Monkeyflower?
10-30 cm
How wide does Coastal Monkeyflower spread?
15-45 cm
How big are the flowers on Coastal Monkeyflower?
2-4 cm
When does Coastal Monkeyflower bloom?
Spring to late summer
Is Coastal Monkeyflower edible?
No
Is Coastal Monkeyflower toxic?
None
What is Coastal Monkeyflower's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Coastal Monkeyflower pollinated?
Insect
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