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monkey flower
monkey flowern. Any of various herbs or shrubs of the genus Mimulus, having variously colored, two-lipped flowers. [From the pattern of spots on its flowers.]monkey flower n (Plants) any of various scrophulariaceous plants of the genus Mimulus, cultivated for their yellow or red flowers. See also musk3 mon′key flow`er n. any of various plants belonging to the genus Mimulus, of the figwort family, having flowers in a variety of colors that resemble a face. [1780–90] monkey flower monkey flower monkey flowerA very diverse range of colors, shapes and styles, but they are all edible, with a salty taste. Can be used raw in salads or as salt substitute. Variations- Mimulus glabratus (M. geyeri) , M. guttatus, M. lewisii, M. moschatus, M. guttatus, M. lewisii, etc |