Roundleaf monkeyflower
Mimulus glabratus
Summary 6
Mimulus glabratus, commonly known as monkeyflower or roundleaf monkeyflower, is a perennial herb that produces bright yellow asymmetrical flowers. Because of weak stems, the plant tends to be low-growing and sprawling.
Botanical Information 7
The Round Leaf Monkeyflower is the brightest in its habitat. Its common name is Musk flower and its scientific name is Mimulus glabratus. According to an article, Monkeyflowers grow in most of the United States. The stem of this flower is very soft and tall. They have a smooth or hairy stem that can reach 4-5 inches high. The leaves are also soft and the flower is bright yellow and the lower lip of the flower is hairy. The leaves are edible. They can be eaten either raw or cooked. This plant also grows on wet areas including marshes, stream banks, and wet meadows. The name ¨Monkeyflower¨ refers to an unusual looking flower that resembles a smiling monkey.
Ecological Information 8
Ethnobotanical Information 8
References 7
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/usda-planting-zonemap.htm https://www.minnesotawildflower.info/flower/round-leaf-monkey-flower
www.softschool.com/facts/plants/monkey_flower_facts/1560/
About the Author 8
Student author(s)*: Maria (age 13) and Eselda (age 12) from South Valley Academy
*The entries in this field guide have been edited by Yerba Mansa Project staff to ensure that they contain quality, fact-checked content and standardized formatting.
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- (c) Andrey Zharkikh, some rights reserved (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/zharkikh/41735082985/
- (c) Scott Zona, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/scottzona/5189470782/
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- (c) Joshua Mayer, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/wackybadger/27906006465/
- Adapted by caseynm from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimulus
- Adapted by smiller33 from a work by (c) kristen_himm, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
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More Info
Range Map
iNat Map
| Color | yellow |
|---|---|
| Uses | edible |
| Type | herb |
| Habitat | wet |
