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California Blushing Monkeyflower (Erythranthe erubescens)

The California blushing monkeyflower (Erythranthe erubescens) is a California-native wildflower whose range also extends slightly into western Nevada. Its pink flower petals distinguish it from Lewis's monkeyflower (Erythranthe lewisii), whose flowers are generally a darker magenta-purple. However, some publications (especially those that still place these plants in Mimulus) make no distinction between these species and classify them both as the latter.


California blushing monkeyflower (Erythranthe erubescens), highly detailed close-up clearly illustrating the hairy flower petals and red-dotted yellow lines on the lower lip of the corolla. Carson Pass, Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California, USA.
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California blushing monkeyflower (Erythranthe erubescens). Carson Pass, Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California, USA.
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