Plant · GBIF taxon 5414628
orange bush monkeyflower
Diplacus aurantiacusAlso known as Sticky Monkeyflower, Bush Monkeyflower, Orange Monkey Flower
Orange bush monkeyflower thrives along sunny chaparral slopes and coastal bluffs, producing tubular trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of deep apricot and gold. Its sticky, resinous foliage conserves moisture during dry California summers and deters herbivorous insects. Anna's hummingbirds rely heavily on these bright blossoms for nectar throughout the season.
Native FloraChaparralHummingbird Magnet
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Soil minerals
- Water
Predators
- Variable checkerspot caterpillars
- Common buckeye caterpillars
- Mule deer
ThreatsUrban development, invasive weed competition, altered fire regimes
HabitatsChaparral, coastal sage scrub, oak woodlands, rocky slopes
Life span10–20 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPhrymaceae
- SpeciesDiplacus aurantiacus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Identification: Look for glossy, sticky pairs of narrow leaves and orange funnel-shaped flowers.
- Gardening: Plant in well-draining soil and prune lightly in autumn to encourage bushiness.
- Wildlife Viewing: Watch quietly near blooms during midday to catch visiting hummingbirds.
Host Plant Walter Siegmund (talk) / CC BY 2.5 · cc-by
Pollinator Robert McMorran, United States Fish and Wildlife Service / Public domain · cc0
Frequent Companion No machine-readable author provided. Curtis Clark assumed (based on copyright claims). / CC BY-SA 2.5 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Millie Basden, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Millie Basden · cc-by
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