Wide-Throated Yellow Monkeyflower (Diplacus brevipes) is in the lopseed family family (Phrymaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 894 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to June, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Wide-Throated Yellow Monkeyflower: observations by month (U.S.)
About Wide-Throated Yellow Monkeyflower
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Wide-Throated Yellow Monkeyflower by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 894 | May | Apr–Jun |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (lopseed family)
Allegheny monkeyflower
Orange Bush Monkeyflower
Seep Monkeyflower
Scarlet Monkeyflower
Lewis' monkeyflower
Sharpwing Monkeyflower
Red Bush Monkeyflower
Southern Bush Monkeyflower
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Wide-Throated Yellow Monkeyflower?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to June.
Where is Wide-Throated Yellow Monkeyflower most often seen?
The most observations come from California.