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COMMON NAME: Sticky Monkey Flower SCIENTIFIC NAME: Mimulus spp. ADAPTATIONS: When an insect or hummingbird brushes pollen onto this flower’s pollen tube, a reaction begins that is visible to a patient observer. Two flaps, the stigma, will slowly close together forming a protective chamber for the pollen. This happens any time there is a disturbance to the pollen tube. FACTS: The Sticky Monkey Flower got its name because the flowers appear to be funny little monkey face staring at you. The flowers make good landing platforms for bees that pollinate the plant. The long blooming period and flower shape also provide an excellent food source for hummingbirds. NATIVE USES: Indians used the young stems and leaves for salad greens. Raw leaves and stems were also crushed and applied as a poultice to rope burns and wounds. GROWING FACTORS: Sticky Monkey Flower is found in a riparian habitat. It flowers from the spring until the fall. It grows 2-3 feet with a spread of 2-3 feet. It prefers clay to sandy soil with a pH of 4-9. Its water needs are moderate and it likes cool sun. The plant attracts birds and insects.