Pronunciation: MIM-yoo-lus roo-pi-KO-la
Common name: Death Valley monkeyflower
Family: Phrymaceae (Lopseed)
Habitat: Limestone crevices to 5000', creosote
bush scrub, northern desert mountains (Panamint,
Last Chance), Death Valley
Blooming period: March to May
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Mimulus
2) rupicola