Bigelow's Monkeyflower

Wildflower Species Types of Flowers Brown-eyed Primrose Chia Chuparosa Creosote Bush Desert Chicory Desert Dandelion Desert Lupine Desert Purple Mat Fremont Pincushion Phacelia Popcorn Flower

There are close to one hundred monkeyflowers native to at least one state in the United States, except perhaps Hawaii.

Bigelow's Monkeyflower (Mimulus bigelovii) is a native wildflower of the desert Southwest, and a member of the Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae).

It is related to other flowers such as the foxglove and Indian Paintbrush.

They are a purple tubular flower, painted with yellow inside the tube, and found on sandy desert floors.

There are few indications that the Bigelow's Monkeyflower is a popular edible. When in doubt, leave it out of your salads.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels