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Mertensia campanulata
Mertensia campanulata A. Nelson
Idaho Bluebells, Idaho Bluebell
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: MECA6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: 4 nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: IDNative Habitat: Meadows, streamsides, open forests.
Web Reference
Webref 87 - Idaho Mountain Wildflowers (2012) Barbara & Scott EarleWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 77 - Wildflower Search - Wildflower Identification Website (2020) WildflowerSearch.org
Additional resources
USDA: Find Mertensia campanulata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Mertensia campanulata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Mertensia campanulata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-25Research By: CBR