Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
coronata
ID:
369584

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 29: 403 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368916



Common Names

  • Mertensia coronata
  • Crowned Bluebells
  • Crowned Mertensia


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Description

Mertensia coronata (also called Bluebell Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a tall stem with bell-shaped blue flowers. It grows in moist meadows, stream banks, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mertensia coronata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright blue flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat respiratory conditions and its flowers being used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mertensia coronata is a small, yellowish-green spikelet that grows in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mertensia coronata is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer, while the divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Mertensia coronata

Mertensia coronata can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Mertensia coronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mertensia coronata?

Mertensia coronata

What is the common name of Mertensia coronata?

Crowned Bluebells

What is the natural habitat of Mertensia coronata?

Mertensia coronata is native to western North America

Species in the Mertensia genus

Mertensia stylosa, Mertensia tweedyi, Mertensia oreophila, Mertensia ovata, Mertensia maritima, Mertensia rivularis, Mertensia serrulata, Mertensia pratensis, Mertensia pterocarpa, Mertensia coronata, Mertensia sinica, Mertensia franciscana, Mertensia davurica, Mertensia kamczatica, Mertensia virginica, Mertensia platyphylla, Mertensia subcordata, Mertensia umbratilis, Mertensia arizonica, Mertensia bakeri, Mertensia bella, Mertensia brevistyla, Mertensia campanulata, Mertensia ciliata, Mertensia cusickii, Mertensia humilis, Mertensia lanceolata, Mertensia longiflora, Mertensia macdougalii, Mertensia viridis, Mertensia pallasii, Mertensia sibirica, Mertensia simplicissima, Mertensia meyeriana, Mertensia lineariloba, Mertensia cynoglossoides, Mertensia brachyloba, Mertensia lateriflora, Mertensia brachycalyx, Mertensia nivalis, Mertensia fendleri, Mertensia nevadensis, Mertensia cana, Mertensia eastwoodiae, Mertensia mexicana, Mertensia dahurica, Mertensia serrulata, Mertensia grahamii, Mertensia longipedunculata, Mertensia parvifolia,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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