Sticky Monkey

Mimulus aurantiacus

The sticky monkey flower is about 1.2 meters tall  and has sticky leaves that are 3 to 7 centimeters long. The flowers are about 2 centimeters long. The leaves are a shade of dark green and the flowers are a series of shades that can be yellow, red, or purple. The most common shade is light orange. The blossoms are in the shape of a laughing monkey. 

           This type of flower are found mostly in places where there is a lot of humidity and where it is damp. It grows in the southwestern north america and southwestern Oregon. It grows mostly throughout California. The sticky monkey is mostly found in wet habitats, such as marshes, meadows, and near the river. It can grow in many climates and different soils, but it mostly prefers wet habitats.

            The sticky monkey flower is edible They have edible leaves, roots, and blossoms. The roots and leaves are salty though. Native Americans use them as flavor enhancers, an additional ingredient to their food to make it more appetizing and delicious. Although the raw leaves are bitter, it adds more flavor to food. 

                The sticky monkey is used for medicine. The Miwok and Pomo Native used this plant to cure illnesses, such as sore burns, diarrhea, headaches, and eyes irritation. 

                 

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