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Sticky monkey-paw flower. When it is described as sticky, it is no joke! Mimulus aurantiacus is a widespread shrubby native flower ranging through most of California except for the central valley, as well as a little way into Oregon and Mexico. There are many variants of the species, some with more red coloring and some with strongly bifurcated lips. All seem to be sticky though! This one was found at around 1,230 feet in Pasadena, California.
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WAIT! Before you pull all of those "weeds" in your garden, please consider this:
Galium aparine is a California native plant!
"It can become weedy in gardens but it is used as food for a wide range of insect species."
Here it is on Calscape - LINK
"Galium aparine
Common Name(s): Catchweed, Bedstraw, Cleavers Goosegrass, Stickyweed, Sticky willy, Velcro plant
You may see Cleavers as a weed to get rid of, but it plays a big ecological role, and has been a part of human culture for millennia.
One of my favorite moths, the hummingbird hawk moth, selects cleavers as its larval source.
Imagine my delight when the whimsical hummingbird hawk moth, a favorite of mine, graces the garden. It's a beautiful reminder of the role Cleavers play in supporting our fluttering friends.
When I see this amazing creature flying around the garden, I know I have my wild cleavers patches to thank.
Here are other animals that cleavers support:
Birds
Large birds like geese (thus, goosegrass!), turkeys, and chickens enjoy the seeds of cleavers.
Bees and Beneficial Insects
Small bees and hover flies benefit from cleavers. Beetles are also known to visit the flowers.
Butterflies and moths
Barred Straw Moth
Red Twin spot Carpet
Silver-ground
Common Carpets
Water Carpets
Wave moth species
Large Lace Border moths
Cleavers herb, which is known scientifically as Galium aparine, has long been used in alternative medicine and is still used by herbalists today."
Information above courtesy of:
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Union County
Click on the link below to begin your exploration of CA natives with Calscape...
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