Description
Mertensia viridis (also called Bluebells, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, blue flowers with yellow centers. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and vernal pools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mertensia viridis is small and blue, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and slender, with light green leaves.