44,573 observationsLeast Concern
Virginia bluebells
Mertensia virginica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Boraginales βΊFamily: Boraginaceae βΊGenus: Mertensia
About
Mertensia virginica (common names Virginia bluebells, Virginia cowslip, lungwort oysterleaf, Roanoke bells) is a spring ephemeral plant with bell-shaped sky-blue flowers, native to eastern North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Virginia bluebells is Mertensia virginica.
- Virginia bluebells belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Virginia bluebells belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Virginia bluebells belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Virginia bluebells belongs to the order Boraginales.
- Virginia bluebells belongs to the family Boraginaceae.
- Virginia bluebells belongs to the genus Mertensia.