Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
nivalis
ID:
1241070

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Rydb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 336 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240408



Common Names

  • Mertensia nivalis
  • Snow Mertensia
  • Snow Lungwort


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Description

Mertensia nivalis (also called Alpine bluebells, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and forests at elevations of 2,000 to 4,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Mertensia nivalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its attractive foliage and bright flowers make it a popular choice for gardeners.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mertensia nivalis is a small, white to pinkish-purple, with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Mertensia nivalis

Mertensia nivalis is native to the United States. It can be found in moist, shady areas in temperate climates.

Mertensia nivalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mertensia nivalis?

Mertensia nivalis

What is the common name of Mertensia nivalis?

Snowy Mertensia

What is the family of Mertensia nivalis?

Boraginaceae

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,

References

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:157823-2: Based on the initial data import