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Torrey's blue eyed Mary
Scientific Name: Collinsia torreyi var. latifolia
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Collinsia torreyi: Torrey's Blue-Eyed Mary
Collinsia torreyi, commonly known as Torrey's blue-eyed Mary, is a charming flowering plant found in specific regions of North America. This annual herb adds a touch of color to the landscapes it inhabits.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Collinsia torreyi A. Gray
- Common Name: Torrey's blue-eyed Mary
- Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantain Family) - formerly Scrophulariaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species, Variety
- Synonyms/Varieties:
- Collinsia bartsiifolia var. davidsonii (Davidson's blue eyed mary, Davidson's collinsia)
- Collinsia torreyi var. latifolia Newsom (Torrey's blue eyed Mary)
- Collinsia torreyi var. brevicarinata
- Collinsia torreyi ssp. latifolia
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California and adjacent regions.
- Found in areas like Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Forest (Kern Plateau, Tulare Co., CA), and the Sierra Nevada in California.
- Prefers habitats like forest floors and sandy soil.
Morphological Characteristics
- An annual herb with an erect growth habit.
- A small, widely branched plant.
- Features an open cluster of tiny, bilaterally symmetrical flowers on slender stalks.
- Flowers are blue and white, with two upper white petals and two lower blue or purple petals.
- Corolla is about 0.3 inches (0.8 cm) wide.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Often found blooming alongside mustang clover on the forest floor.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Collinsia torreyi.
- Saint Mary's College of California has records related to this plant.
- Learn more on Garden Guides.