Erythranthe caespitosa

Mountain Monkeyflower

Mountain Monkeyflower
aka Mimulus tilingii, Large Mountain Monkeyflower, Tiling’s Monkeyflower. A low plant growing in mats in mossy seepage sites and alongside streams at times appearing to actually grow in the stream. The stems are 1″ – 4″ (3 – 10 cm) with masses of one inch showy yellow flowers which almost seem too big for the plant. Found in wet locations above 5,000′ elevation and possibly extending into the alpine zone.

Family:

Phrymaceae - LOPSEED FAMILY

Genus:

Erythranthe from Greek erythros 'red, reddish' and anthos 'flower'

Species:

caespitosa means having a densely-clumped, tufted or cushion-like growth form
Photo location: From multiple locations including Skyline Trail crossing of Edith Creek, Upper Summerland, White River at crossing of WLT and Snow Lake.