Specimen of Mimulus glutiniosus, a wild flower, ca.1920

Photograph of a specimen of Mimulus glutiniosus, a wild flower, ca.1920. On dark background.; "These hardy and tender herbs are natives of the Americas, Australia, Africa and Asia. They form clumps, 8 to 10 inches high and have heart-shaped to oblong-lanceolate leaves, 3 to 6 inches long. Their flowers are pouched, 1 to 2 inches across and may be cream, red, rose, yellow, or wine and are often marked with a contrasting color. M. cupreus is a perennial that grows 6 to 9 inches tall. In the regions where it is hardy, it is great for the cooler, moister parts of the rock garden or for the edges of ponds and pools in the garden. Many varieties have been developed that come in a wide range of colors. M. aurantiacus, the Bush Musk, is a sub-shrubby kind that grows wild from California to Oregon; it may be set permanently outdoors in mild climates. It's wiry stems, which are woody toward the base, are clothed with sticky leaves and large, attractive flowers, which vary in color from buff or salmon to mahogany red. This plant is great for planting outdoors or for pots in a greenhouse or sunroom. It can bloom all year long. They can be kept dwarf and bushy by pruning in February. They can also be trained to a trellis or pillar. The Monkey flowers have probably been derived from M. luteus crossed with M. cupreus and M. variegatus. They are tender perennials, but are often grown as annuals. These plants have large flowers blotched and spotted with crimson, maroon or purple on a yellow or white background. M. Lewisii (Rose-colored Musk) is a tall perennial that has large, rose-colored flowers in July and August. This Musk is well adapted for the cooler, moist parts of the garden. Its variety albus has pure white flowers, which will come true from seed. M. moschatus is a low-growing perennial that has creeping habit. The small, flowers are yellow and the stems are clothed with a somewhat 'clammy' down. M. cardinalis and the hybrid Musks are great pot plants. They will bloom in 5- or 7-inch pots and M. moschatus will bloom in 5-inch pots." -- unknown author.

1920年左右拍摄的野生花卉黏汁沟酸浆（Mimulus glutiniosus）标本照片，背景呈深色。
该类耐寒且娇嫩的草本植物原产于美洲、澳大利亚、非洲及亚洲，呈丛生状，株高8至10英寸，叶片呈心形至长圆状披针形，叶长3至6英寸。其花朵呈囊状，花径1至2英寸，花色涵盖乳白、鲜红、玫红、鹅黄及酒红色，常带有对比色纹路。
铜色沟酸浆（Mimulus cupreus）为多年生草本，株高6至9英寸。在其适生区域，该品种非常适合种植于岩石园的阴凉湿润地带，或花园水塘的边缘。目前已培育出多种花色丰富的栽培品种。
橙黄沟酸浆（Mimulus aurantiacus，别名灌丛麝香花）为亚灌木状品种，野生分布于加利福尼亚至俄勒冈一带，可在温和气候区露地永久定植。其茎秆纤细坚韧，基部木质化，覆盖有黏质叶片与大而美观的花朵，花色由浅黄、橙红至红木色不等。该品种适合露地栽培，亦可于温室或阳光房内盆栽，可全年开花。于2月进行修剪可维持植株矮化丛生的状态，也可将其牵引至格架或花柱造型。
猴面花（Monkey flower）大概率由黄花沟酸浆（Mimulus luteus）分别与铜色沟酸浆、斑叶沟酸浆（Mimulus variegatus）杂交选育而来，其为娇嫩的多年生草本，常作一年生植物栽培。该类植物花朵硕大，底色为黄或白色，带有深红、暗褐或紫色的斑点与斑块。
刘易斯沟酸浆（Mimulus Lewisii，别名玫红麝香花）为高大多年生草本，于7至8月开出玫红色大花，适配花园中的阴凉湿润区域。其白花变种（albus）花为纯白色，可通过种子稳定繁殖性状。
香沟酸浆（Mimulus moschatus）为低矮多年生草本，具匍匐生长习性，花小呈黄色，茎秆被有略带黏腻的柔毛。
红鸟沟酸浆（Mimulus cardinalis）与麝香花杂交品种均为优良盆栽品种，可在5英寸或7英寸盆器中开花；香沟酸浆则可在5英寸盆器中开花。
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