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Mertensia humilis

Mertensia humilis Rydb.

Rocky Mountain Bluebells

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: MEHU2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CO , WY

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Mertensia humilis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Mertensia humilis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Mertensia humilis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-30
Research By: CBR

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