Plant · GBIF taxon 7346102
seep monkeyflower
Erythranthe guttataAlso known as Common Yellow Monkeyflower, Yellow Monkeyflower, Seep Spring Monkeyflower, Common Monkeyflower
Seep monkeyflowers thrive in wet, sun-drenched soils, lining Western mountain streams, seeps, and damp ditches with vibrant golden blossoms. The tubular flowers feature lower petals dotted with red nectar guides that steer native bumblebees straight to their reward. Because populations vary widely in life history and metal tolerance, this plant serves as a prominent model organism for evolutionary genetics.
RiparianWildflowerYellow Bloom
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
- Herbivorous Insects
- Slugs
- Mice
ThreatsHabitat loss, wetland degradation, invasive plant competition
HabitatsWetlands, stream banks, seeps, moist meadows, rocky ditches
Life spanAnnual or short-lived perennial
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPhrymaceae
- SpeciesErythranthe guttata
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
- Habitat Spotting: Look for bright yellow blooms in saturated soils near running water or rocky seeps.
- Pollinator Observation: Watch for bumblebees landing on the lower petal platform to reach nectar.
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