Erythranthe diffusa

Erythranthe diffusa, also known as Palomar monkeyflower, is a species of plant native to North America.^[1] This plant is endemic to the Californias, and is considered a rare plant due to its limited range.^[2] E. diffusa grows up to 8 in (20 cm) in height, and produces purple, pink, and yellow flowers.^[3] It prefers to grow in gravelly or sandy soil in chaparral or a low-elevation coniferous habitat.^[2] E. diffusa has been observed in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Diego County, Santa Clara County, and Baja California.^[2] The Palomar monkeyflower is threatened by recreational activities and real estate development of its preferred wild habitat.^[2]

Erythranthe diffusa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Phrymaceae
Genus:	Erythranthe
Species:	E. diffusa
Binomial name
Erythranthe diffusa (A.L.Grant) N.S.Fraga
Synonyms
Mimulus diffusus A.L.Grant