scarlet monkey flower


noun

See under monkey flower.

Definition for scarlet monkey flower (2 of 2)

monkey flower

noun

any of various plants belonging to the genus Mimulus, of the figwort family, as M. cardinalis (scarlet monkey flower), having spotted flowers that resemble a face.

Origin of monkey flower

First recorded in 1780–90

British Dictionary definitions for scarlet monkey flower

monkey flower

noun

any of various scrophulariaceous plants of the genus Mimulus, cultivated for their yellow or red flowers See also musk (def. 3)