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Lewis's Monkeyflower (Mimulus lewisii)

Lewis's monkeyflower (Mimulus lewisii) is a California-native wildflower that is endemic to western North America. Its pink to lavender flower petals have considerable hair and are larger than those of many other Mimulus species. The common and scientific names honor Meriwether Lewis, who encountered the perennial herb on the famed Lewis and Clark Expedition.


Lewis's monkeyflower (Mimulus lewisii), highly detailed close-up clearly illustrating the hairy flower petals and red-dotted yellow lines on the lower lip of the corolla. Carson Pass, Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California, USA.
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Lewis's monkeyflower (Mimulus lewisii). Carson Pass, Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California, USA.
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Next Plant: Seep monkeyflower (Erythranthe guttata)



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