Scientific name: Newmophila menziesii var. menziesii

Family: Borage or Boraginaceae

Blooms: Feb - June

Plant Height:10 - 30 cm

Habitat: Medium

About: A strikingly pretty flower, quite common in early spring and unmistakable. Flowers are pale to mid-blue, with a white center. The petals may have black dots and dark blue veins. Pure white forms are occasionally found. There is a separate variety (var. atomaria) which is pure white, with black dots from the center to the petal margin. The photo on the right may be this variety, or simply a white form of var. menziesii

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