Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sparsiflora
ID:
615598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 2: 33 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614930



Common Names

  • Sparse-flowered Blue-eyed Mary
  • Sparse-flowered Blue-eyed Grass
  • Sparse-flowered Blue-eyed Pink


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Description

Collinsia sparsiflora (also called Sparse-flowered Blue-eyed Mary, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in moist, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Collinsia sparsiflora is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive pink flowers and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Collinsia sparsiflora var. collina (Jeps.) Newsom
Collinsia sparsiflora var. sparsiflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Collinsia sparsiflora has white to lavender flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Collinsia sparsiflora is a low-growing annual wildflower native to western North America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Collinsia sparsiflora

Collinsia sparsiflora can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Collinsia sparsiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Collinsia sparsiflora?

Collinsia sparsiflora

What is the common name of Collinsia sparsiflora?

Scarce-flowered Blue-eyed Mary

What is the habitat of Collinsia sparsiflora?

Dry, open woods, meadows, and grassy slopes

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801649-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].