Page author: David Giblin
Mertensia amoena
beautiful bluebells, sagebrush bluebells
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in central Washington; central Washington to Montana, south to Wyoming and Utah.
Habitat: Seasonally moist slopes and rocky areas in sagebrush desert.
Flowers: April-June
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bumblebees, bees
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Mertensia amoena A. Nelson
Publication: Bot. Gaz. 30(3): 195. 1900.
Publication: Bot. Gaz. 30(3): 195. 1900.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Mertensia oblongifolia (Nutt.) G. Don var. amoena (A. Nelson) L.O. Williams [JPM]
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Mertensia amoena in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Mertensia amoena checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Mertensia amoena information.
E-Flora BC: Mertensia amoena atlas page.
CalPhotos: Mertensia amoena photos.
USDA Plants: Mertensia amoena information.
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