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Mimulus kelloggii (Kellogg's monkeyflower)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Mimulus kelloggii (Curran ex Greene) Curran ex Gray

Kellogg's monkeyflower

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

USDA Symbol: mike

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

An erect, 2-12 in. annual with rose-purple snapdragon-like flowers. The throat is yellow dotted with red.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CA , OR
Native Distribution: CA Coast Ranges from Napa & Lake Cos. to Humboldt & Trinity Cos.; Sierra foothills from Kern to Shasta Cos.
Native Habitat: Dampish, disturbed places below 3000 ft.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet
Soil Description: Moist to mesic soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Mimulus kelloggii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Mimulus kelloggii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Mimulus kelloggii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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