Erythranthe nasuta, also known as shy monkeyflower, is a species of monkeyflower. It was formerly known as Mimulus nasutus. It is an annual native to western North America, ranging from British Columbia to northwestern Mexico.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Shy monkeyflower being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Erythranthe cordata
- Erythranthe charlestonensis
- Erythranthe lagunensis
- Erythranthe marmorata
- Erythranthe laciniata
- Erythranthe pardalis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Phrymaceae
- Genus
- Erythranthe
- Species
- Erythranthe nasuta
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