Omphalodes verna
Blue Eyed Mary
Also known as: Cynoglossum omphalodes L. +9 more
- Cynoglossum omphalodes L.
- Cynoglossum omphaloides L.
- Cynoglossum vernale Salisb.
- Omphalium vernum (Moench) Roth
- Omphalium vernum (Moench) Wallr., 1822
- Omphalodes omphalodes (L.) Druce
- Omphalodes omphalodes (L.) Voss
- Omphalodes omphaloides (L.) Voss
- Omphalodes repens Schrank
- Picotia verna (Moench) Roem. & Schult.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Omphalodes verna (commonly known as Blue-eyed-Mary) is a herbaceous perennial within the Boraginaceae family. It naturally occurs in Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Italy, Romania, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
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)
Baltic States, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Québec, Sweden