Scrophulariaceae Mimulus moschatus Dougl. ex Lindl.
Musk Monkeyflower
Miwok - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 160
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Mimulus moschatus Dougl. ex Lindl.
Scientific name: Mimulus moschatus Dougl. ex Lindl.
USDA symbol: MIMOM2 (
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Common names: Musk Monkeyflower
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Boiled, young plant used for food.
RECRD: 20115 id: 23006