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Spring–Summer
Monkey Flower
Erythranthe guttata
Family: Phrymaceae
Citrus & Brightfreshlight
SeasonSpring–Summer
OriginWestern North America
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Citrus & Bright · Spring–Summer bloomer
Monkey flower's spotted, trumpet-shaped blooms in vivid yellows, reds, and oranges grow along streambanks and wet meadows with an exuberant cheerfulness that earned its charming common name.
Symbolism & Meaning
mental beauty, fun
In the Victorian language of flowers, monkey flower means “Mental beauty”.
Habitat & Environment
Western North America
Monkey Flower is native to Western North America.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameErythranthe guttata
- FamilyPhrymaceae
- Native ToWestern North America
- Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
- LifespanPerennial
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