Species of the Month Palomar Monkeyflower Mimulus diffusus Jearu

Palomar Monkeyflower Monkeyflower family In the genus Mimulus which includes seven different species Annual herb native to California and Baja California Small tubular flower Blooms April to June Very rare Monkeyflower family In the genus Mimulus which includes seven different species Annual herb native to California and Baja California Small tubular flower Blooms April to June Very rare

Palomar Monkeyflower Only found in chaparral and montane conifer forest at elevations between 1,500 and 2,000m Populations in the Plan Area are found in National Forest and the Santa Rosa Plateau Only found in chaparral and montane conifer forest at elevations between 1500 and 2000m Populations in the Plan Area are found in National Forest and the Santa Rosa Plateau

Monitoring and Management Conserve an area of 23,800 acres of suitable habitat Include in the MSHCP Conservation Area at least 18 of the known localities Rare plant surveys are conducted by the monitoring crew Conserve an area of 23,800 acres of suitable habitat Include in the MSHCP Conservation Area at least 18 of the known localities Rare plant surveys are conducted by the Monitoring Crew

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