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Mertensia paniculata
Mertensia paniculata (Aiton) G. Don
Tall Bluebells, Tall Lungwort
Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: mepa
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Tall Bluebells is a member of the borage or forget-me-not family (family Boraginaceae). Borages are generally herbs, often covered with bristly hairs.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: About 5 feet tall, often shorter.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BlueDistribution
USA: AK , CT , IA , ID , MI , MN , MT , OR , WA , WICanada: AB , BC , MB , NT , ON , QC , SK , YT
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: ShadeSoil 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
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACW | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC |
Web Reference
Webref 62 - Burke Herbarium Image Collection (2020) University of WashingtonWebref 26 - Minnesota Wildflowers: a field guide to the flora of Minnesota (2009)
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Mertensia paniculata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Mertensia paniculata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Mertensia paniculata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-15Research By: TWC Staff