Scrophulariaceae
Mimulus lewisii
Lewis's Monkeyflower
Clustered, hairy to sticky-hairy. Stems spreading to upright, with clasping leaves. Leaves 1–3 in. long, oblong, with pointed tip, entire or slightly toothed. Flowers pink to bright rose, 1 in. or longer, with yellow markings in throat. Grows in wet areas, streambanks, moist meadows, at mid to high elevations in mountains. Often forms large showy clumps.
- Rarity: Locally Common
- Flowering Time: All Summer
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Height: 12--48 inches
- Habitat: Subalpine, Alpine, West-Side Forest, East-Side Forest, Moist Riverbanks
- Found In: Olympic Np, Mt. Rainier Np, Steens, Wallowas, Crater Lake Np, N Cascades Np
- Native: Yes
More Information:
- Common synonyms: great purple monkeyflower
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- USDA Plants Database
- CalPhotos
- OregonFlora
- E-Flora BC