— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Monkey Flower (Mimulus geyeri). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Monkey Flower, scientifically known as Mimulus geyeri, is a perennial forb or herb that thrives in diverse habitats across North America and Mexico. Monkey Flower (Latin: Mimulus geyeri) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Monkey Flower is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Monkey Flower is a member native to ABT, ARI, COL, ILL, IOW, and KAN. Monkey Flower thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Monkey Flower grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light, wet, water water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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