Monkey Flower

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Lewis/purple monkey-flower

Erythranthe lewisii

Named after Meriwether Lewis, famed explorer of the “Lewis & Clark” expedition.  Found frequently along moist stream sides with showy displays of pink to deep magenta petals and yellow throats.  It’s a perennial plant and its leaves and stems are covered with fine hairs.

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