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Nemophila kirtleyi

Nemophila kirtleyi L.F. Hend.

Kirtley's Nemophila, Snake Canyon Baby-blue-eyes, Snake Canyon Nemophila

Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: NEKI

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May
Bloom Notes: White to pale bluish lavender.

Distribution

USA: ID , OR , WA
Native Habitat: River canyons, partial shade at base of cliffs, under ponderosa pine.

Web Reference

Webref 62 - Burke Herbarium Image Collection (2020) University of Washington
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-04-22
Research By: CBR

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