Diplacus nanus is a species of monkeyflower known by the common name dwarf purple monkeyflower. It is native to Northern California and the Northwestern United States to Montana. Usually occurs in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands. It grows in moist habitat, often in bare or disturbed soils. Diplacus nanus is a hairy annual herb growing at ground level or erect to 4 inches tall. The oppositely arranged purple-green leaves are oval or oblong and up to 1 inch long. The tubular, wide-faced flower is usually magenta or purple with two yellow stripes in the mouth, but is occasionally all yellow. The flower is up to about 3/4 inch long.
Diplacus nanus
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