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Nemophila menziesii

Baby Blue Eyes, Baby's Blue Eyes
Other regional names: California Bluebell
  • California Bluebell
Also known as: Nemophila auriculaeflora Vilm. +19 more
  • Nemophila auriculaeflora Vilm.
  • Nemophila auriculiflora Bailly
  • Nemophila auriculiflora E.Vilm.
  • Nemophila brandegeei Eastw.
  • Nemophila coelestis Voss
  • Nemophila crambeoides Bailly
  • Nemophila crambeoides Bosse
  • Nemophila discoidalis Lem.
  • Nemophila discoidalis var. argentea Dreer
  • Nemophila discoidalis var. elegans J.Dix
  • Nemophila discoidalis var. nigra Dreer
  • Nemophila erosa Suksd.
  • Nemophila evermannii Eastw.
  • Nemophila insignis Benth.
  • Nemophila insignis Douglas
  • Nemophila insignis var. intermedia Jeps.
  • Nemophila insignis var. menziesii (Hook. & Arn.) A.DC.
  • Nemophila liniflora Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
  • Nemophila menziesii f. arenaria Brand
  • Nemophila menziesii f. discoidalis (Lem.) Voss
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Found natively in North America, Nemophila menziesii (commonly known as Baby Blue Eyes or Baby's-Blue-Eyes) is an annual belonging to the Boraginaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Oregon

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alaska, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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