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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)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CO , WYWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Mertensia humilis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Mertensia humilis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Mertensia humilis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-30Research By: CBR