Collinsia verna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verna
ID:
615617
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 1: 190 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614949
Common Names
- Vernal Blue-eyed Mary
- Vernal Blue-eyed Grass
- Vernal Blue-eyed Pink
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Collinsia verna (also called Spring 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 verna is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive white 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Collinsia verna 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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Collinsia verna is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in the same area.
Where to Find Collinsia verna
Collinsia verna can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Collinsia verna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Collinsia verna?
Collinsia verna
What is the common name of Collinsia verna?
Spring Blue-eyed Mary
What is the habitat of Collinsia verna?
Dry, open woods, meadows, and grassy slopes
Species in the Collinsia genus
Collinsia antonina, Collinsia bartsiifolia, Collinsia callosa, Collinsia childii, Collinsia concolor, Collinsia corymbosa, Collinsia grandiflora, Collinsia greenei, Collinsia heterophylla, Collinsia linearis, Collinsia multicolor, Collinsia parryi, Collinsia parviflora, Collinsia parvula, Collinsia rattanii, Collinsia sparsiflora, Collinsia tinctoria, Collinsia torreyi, Collinsia verna, Collinsia violacea, Collinsia wrightii, Collinsia latifolia,
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
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801656-1: 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].