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narrowleaf blue eyed Mary
Scientific Name: Collinsia linearis
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Collinsia linearis: Narrowleaf Blue-eyed Mary
Collinsia linearis, commonly known as narrowleaf blue-eyed Mary, is an annual herb celebrated for its delicate beauty and intriguing taxonomy.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Collinsia linearis A. Gray
- Common Name: Narrowleaf blue-eyed Mary
- Family: Plantaginaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae)
- Synonyms: Collinsia rattanii var. linearis
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to coniferous regions.
- Observed in locations such as Coyote Creek Road, north of Grants Pass, OR.
- Presence confirmed in California but reported as absent from Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual herb with a widely branched growth habit.
- Features an open cluster of tiny, bilaterally symmetrical flowers.
- Flowers are typically blue and white, borne on slender stalks.
- Corolla approximately 0.3 inches (0.8 cm) wide.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is small and has parts that could potentially be ingested.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Collinsia linearis.
- The Oregon Flora Project provides information about Collinsia linearis as a native species.