Seep monkeyflower

Erythranthe guttata

leaf · flower

Slightly bitter young leaves, raw or cooked like lettuce among Native American peoples; its red-spotted yellow flowers too.

Origin

Western North America

Where to find it

Along springs, streams and seeps, from Alaska to Mexico.

Season (United States)

May to September · grows in your region

Preparation

The young leaves are picked before flowering, by clean water, and washed well.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Lutein and zeaxanthin · Vegetable nitrates · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

Its flowers look like a grimacing face: in English, it is the “monkeyflower”.