Home    |     Image Library    |     Blog    |     Purchasing    |     Contact    |     About    |     Search

Image Library > Flora > Lopseed Family >

Calico Monkeyflower (Diplacus pictus)

The calico monkeyflower (Diplacus pictus) is a rare California endemic wildflower found only in Kern and Tulare counties. Though the flower is quite diminutive, its pattern is absolutely gorgeous and worth a close look. The leaves and lower petal are adorned with glandular hairs, adding even more interest to an already phenomenal plant.


Calico monkeyflower (Diplacus pictus). Focus-stacked composite of 67 exposures. Kern County, California, USA.
PLA0694


Calico monkeyflower (Diplacus pictus), highly detailed close-up of a single wildflower. Focus-stacked composite of 54 exposures at 2x lifesize. Kern County, California, USA.
PLA0695


Calico monkeyflower (Diplacus pictus), crop of the above photo, emphasizing the glandular hairs on the lower petal. Kern County, California, USA.
PLA0695crop


Calico monkeyflower (Diplacus pictus) shown with adult pinkie finger for scale. Kern County, California, USA.
PLA0696

Next Plant: California blushing monkeyflower (Erythranthe erubescens)



Interested in buying a print or licensing a picture? Click on the purchasing link for more information or contact us with any questions you may have. Thanks for looking!

Back To Top

All images copyright Timothy Boomer. All rights reserved worldwide.