Monkey Flower (Mimulus geyeri)

Family: Scrophulariaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, they can be used as part of a mixed salad. — Leaves and young shoots - raw.; A slightly bitter flavour, they can be used as part of a mixed salad.

Habitat & North American Range

Very wet places and shallow water, especially in calcareous areas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)