Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
menziesii
ID:
380053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 152 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379385



Common Names

  • Menzies' baby-blue-eyes
  • Nemophila menziesii
  • Menzies' nemophila


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Synonyms

  • Nemophila minutiflora (Suksd.) Suksd. [unknown]
  • Nemophila modesta Kellogg [unknown]
  • Nemophila discoidalis Lem. [unknown]
  • Nemophila evermanni Eastw. [unknown]
  • Viticella menziesii (Hook. & Arn.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Nemophila menziesii menziesii [unknown]
  • Nemophila menziesii menziesii [unknown]
  • Nemophila menziesii minutiflora Suksd. [unknown]
  • Nemophila sepulta minutiflora (Suksd.) Brand [unknown]
  • Nemophila brandegeei Eastw. [unknown]
  • Nemophila erosa Suksd. [unknown]
  • Nemophila menziesii insignis (Benth.) Brand [unknown]
  • Nemophila insignis Benth. [unknown]
  • Nemophila menziesii brandegeei (Eastw.) Brand [unknown]
  • Nemophila menziesii liniflora (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Brand [unknown]
  • Nemophila liniflora Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Nemophila menziesii venosa (Jeps.) Brand [unknown]
  • Nemophila venosa Jeps. [unknown]
  • Nemophila insignis intermedia Jeps. [unknown]
  • Nemophila insignis menziesii (Hook. & Arn.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Nemophila menziesii umbrosa Brand [unknown]
  • Nemophila menziesii minima Brand [unknown]
  • Nemophila menziesii minor Brand [unknown]
  • Nemophila menziesii liniflora (Fisch. & E.Mey.) Voss [deprecated]
  • Viticella menziesii liniflora J.F.Macbr. [deprecated]

Description

Nemophila menziesii (also called Baby Blue Eyes, among many other common names) is a species of annual herb native to western North America. It typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm, with a stem diameter of up to 1 cm. It is found in moist soils, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nemophila menziesii is a species of flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) H.P.Chandler
Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia Parish

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nemophila menziesii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nemophila menziesii is an annual herb that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed. The plant should be divided every two to three years to maintain its vigor.

Where to Find Nemophila menziesii

Nemophila menziesii can be found in the western United States.

Nemophila menziesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nemophila menziesii?

Nemophila menziesii

What type of plant is Nemophila menziesii?

Herb

Where is Nemophila menziesii native to?

North America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2379418: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.