Hastings Natural History Reservation

18 Apr, 03 AM - 18 Apr, 05 AM

Species in the genus Mimulus are ecologically and morphologically diverse. There are 91 species worldwide; however ca. 75% of the species occur in western North America. Mimulus is particularly diverse in California with 67 taxa currently recognized in the Jepson Manual, 33 of which are currently listed on the California Native Plant Society?s (CNPS) list of rare and endangered plants, making this a group of conservation concern. Taxonomic relationships in the genus have been controversial, and several taxa recognized as rare by CNPS exhibit taxonomic problems, with many previously recognized rare species lumped in with more common species. Uncertainty in taxonomic status of rare plant species is common and typically needs to be resolved before conservation measures can be established. My research focuses on ten Mimulus species, referred to here as the Mimulus palmeri clade. The Mimulus palmeri clade mirrors the range of floral diversity found within monkeyflowers as whole. These species vary greatly with respect to floral form; however, little is known about their pollination biology. Four species in the Mimulus palmeri clade are of conservation concern, and my research has revealed one species new to science. Study of this group will provide a framework to better understand the natural history of the genus Mimulus, and will further inform conservation efforts of the California Flora.

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Under Project # 19800 | Research

Phylogeny, Reproductive Biology and Population Genetics of the Mimulus palmeri clade (Phrymaceae)

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Naomi Fraga Apr 18, 2009 (1 days)
Naomi Fraga Apr 18, 2009 (1 days)

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