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Mimulus
Also called Monkeyflower, Monkeyflower Species, Monkeyflowers
Mimulus is a genus of herbaceous plants, mostly grown in moist or wet conditions; commonly grown garden members include the hybrid types with bright, funnel-shaped flowers. Keep the soil consistently moist and give them sun to part shade.
Mimulus , also known as monkeyflowers, is a plant genus in the family Phrymaceae, which was traditionally placed in family Scrophulariaceae. The genus now contains only seven species, two native to eastern North America and the other five native to Asia, Australia, Africa, or Madagascar. In the past, about 150 species were placed in this genus, most of which have since been assigned to other genera, the majority to genus Erythranthe.
Mimulus species prefer wet or moist areas and are not drought resistant. Several are cultivated as ornamental garden plants. The cultivar 'Highland Red' has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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