Monkey Flower
Taken at Kingsbarns on 25th July 2019 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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Taken at Balgray Reservoir on 23rd September 2018 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens,
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Taken at Faraid Head and Balnakeil Beach on 8th July 2014 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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Monkey Flower.
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AKA: 		Mimulus guttatus.
Lamiales.
Phrymaceae.
Perennial.
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 Wet places such as banks of rivers, streams, lakes.
July-September.
30-70 cms.
This pretty flower was brought to British gardens from Alaska in 1812 but escaped to become established in the wild. Commonly seen along the banks of rivers and canals. It's name probably arises from the shape of the flower whose petals look like a smiling monkey. Its scientific name means “little spotted actor”.