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Mimulus michiganensis
Also called Michigan Monkey Flower
Erythranthe michiganensis (formerly Mimulus glabratus var. michiganensis and Mimulus michiganensis) is a rare species of flowering plant in the lopseed family, known by the common name Michigan monkeyflower. This species occurs only in the Grand Traverse and Mackinac Straits and some southeast areas within the American state of Michigan. It is one of only three plant species that are endemic to Michigan, with the other two being Voss's Goldenrod and Packera insulae-regalis.
It is restricted to a specific type of habitat (wet areas with a calcium-containing substrate), and one that is being degraded and lost to development. It was federally listed as an endangered species of the United States in 1990.
Erythranthe michiganensis is found almost exclusively on the shores of the Great Lakes (Lake Michigan and Lake Huron), or what were ancient shorelines. It grows on lakesides and stream banks in wet, saturated soils or in very shallow water. It requires cold, clear flowing water in full sunlight. The substrate is sand covered in muck, often with calcium compounds below. It also appears to require a narrow pH range that is slightly alkaline. The habitat is the edges of forests dominated by northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis). Other plants in the area may include touch-me-not (Impatiens capensis), water forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides), watercress (Nasturtium officinale), wild mint (Mentha arvensis), and marsh marigold (Caltha palustris).
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