Mertensia paniculata var. borealis - Burke Herbarium Image Collection

Vascular Plants, Macrofungi, & Lichenized Fungi of Washington

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Mertensia paniculata var. borealis

northern bluebell

Specimens

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Distribution: Widely distributed on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to Oregon, east to Montana.

Habitat: Montane meadows, coniferous forests, stream banks and riverbanks, and rocky slopes.

Flowers: May-August

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Bumblebees, bees

Description:

[none provided]

Accepted Name:

Mertensia paniculata (Aiton) G. Don var. borealis (J.F. Macbr.) L.O. Williams
Publication: Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 24(1): 49. 1937.

Synonyms & Misapplications:

(none provided)

Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Mertensia paniculata var. borealis in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.

WA Flora Checklist: Mertensia paniculata var. borealis checklist entry.

OregonFlora: Mertensia paniculata var. borealis information.

E-Flora BC: Mertensia paniculata var. borealis atlas page.

CalPhotos: Mertensia paniculata var. borealis photos.

USDA Plants: Mertensia paniculata var. borealis information.

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