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Yellow Monkeyflower

Commonly found on riverbanks or near streams, this flower is bright yellow and tubular shaped. It has two lips— the top having two lobes, the bottom with three. The bottom lobe often has bright reddish brown spots on the inside.

Wildflower Details

Scientific Name:Mimulus guttatus
Native:Yes
Growing Season:All summer
Soil Type:Near water sources
Other Names:

Seep monkeyflower, Golden monkeyflower

Habitat:Foothills, Montane, Subalpine
Family:Figwort