Definition
mimuluses
noun
- Plural of mimulus; a genus of flowering plants in the figwort family, commonly called monkey flowers, known for their colorful, spotted blooms.
Usage: botanical term; commonly used in gardening and horticulture
Examples
- The gardener planted several mimuluses along the shaded border of the garden.
- Mimuluses thrive in moist soil and partial shade.
- The bright yellow mimuluses attracted butterflies to the flower bed.
- She collected seeds from her mimuluses to grow new plants next spring.
- Mimuluses are popular choices for woodland gardens and stream banks.