Mertensia franciscana
Franciscan Bluebells
Also known as: Mertensia alba Rydb. +2 more
- Mertensia alba Rydb.
- Mertensia grandis Wooton & Standl.
- Mertensia pratensis f. alba (Rydb.) J.F.Macbr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America, Mertensia franciscana (commonly known as Franciscan bluebells) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah