Monkey Flower

Mimulus geyeri

Physical Characteristics

Mimulus geyeri is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers wet soil and can grow in water.

Distribution

Western N. America - Manitoba to Michigan and Montana.

Habitats

Pond; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoots - raw[105, 161]. A slightly bitter flavour, they can be used as part of a mixed salad[K].

Medicinal Uses

Miscellany None known

Known Hazards

None known