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Mertensia lanceolata (Prairie bluebells)
Cressler, Alan

Mertensia lanceolata

Mertensia lanceolata (Pursh) DC.

Prairie Bluebells, Narrowleaf Bluebells

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: MELA3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

Narrowleaf 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: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 14 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: CO , MT , ND , NE , NM , SD , UT , WY
Canada: AB , MB , SK

Web Reference

Webref 74 - Southwest Colorado Wildflowers (2020) Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-30
Research By: TWC Staff

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