Lewis' Monkeyflower
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Lewis' Monkeyflower
erythranthe lewisii
Lewis' Monkeyflower is a bright and colorful flower that loves to grow near water. It has unique, trumpet-shaped blooms that attract butterflies and bees!
Habitat: Wetlands and riverbanks
Appearance
The Lewis' Monkeyflower has vibrant pink to magenta, two-lipped flowers that often resemble a monkey's face. Each flower typically features fuzzy yellow ridges and reddish-purple spots or lines on its lower lip. Its unique markings make it stand out.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPhrymaceaeGenusErythranthe
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Its seeds are tiny, like dust, and can be carried far away by wind or water!
Its unique two-lipped flower looks just like a grinning monkey's face!
Lewis' Monkeyflower was named after the famous explorer Meriwether Lewis.
The plant loves to grow where cool, clear water flows in mountain streams!
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Shield
Lewis' Monkeyflower has sticky hairs on its stems that can trap tiny insects, helping it defend against being eaten.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Its bright pink petals and yellow throat markings create a clear landing strip, guiding busy bees directly to its nectar and pollen.
Ability
Alpine Survivor
This plant thrives in chilly, high-altitude mountain environments, showing its beautiful blooms where other plants struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2.5-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Two-form Bumble Bee
Bombus bifarius
Main pollinator, collects nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Western Bumble Bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
Visits flowers for nectar, aiding reproduction.
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Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Feeds on nectar, transferring pollen between flowers.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
ErythrantheLewis' FlowerMonkeyflower
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Lewis' Monkeyflower?
30-90 cm
How wide does Lewis' Monkeyflower spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Lewis' Monkeyflower?
2.5-5 cm
When does Lewis' Monkeyflower bloom?
Summer
Is Lewis' Monkeyflower edible?
No
Is Lewis' Monkeyflower toxic?
None
What is Lewis' Monkeyflower's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Lewis' Monkeyflower pollinated?
Insect
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