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Mertensia paniculata (Tall bluebells)
Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn

Mertensia paniculata (Ait.) G. Don

Tall bluebells, Tall lungwort

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

USDA Symbol: mepa

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Tall Bluebells is a member of the borage or forget-me-not family (family Boraginaceae). Borages are generally herbs, often covered with bristly hairs.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Subshrub
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , IA , ID , MI , MN , MT , OR , WA , WI
Canada: AB , SK
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist

Benefit

Warning: Can be toxic and in some cases fatal to animals. Humans should generally avoid ingesting plants that are toxic to animals. Honey made from these flowers also may be toxic.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-11-23
Research By: TWC Staff

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