1. Species of the Month
Palomar Monkeyflower
Mimulus diffusus
Jearu

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Thank You
Steven Mcsweeny