[1][2][3][4] It is native to much of western North America, from Alaska to California to New Mexico to Montana.

It grows in moist and wet habitats, such as streambanks and mountain meadows, and is generally found at high elevation.

Erythranthe tilingii is a rhizomatous perennial herb growing 2 to 35 centimeters tall.

The oppositely arranged oval leaves may be several centimeters long and some are borne on short petioles.

The yellow flower may be over 4 centimeters long, its narrow tubular throat opening into a wide, two-lipped mouth.