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Mertensia

Mertensia

9.9
A group of plants with blue or purple bell-shaped flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • We observed several species of Mertensia during our hike through the alpine meadow.

Examples

  • The common bluebell is sometimes confused with Mertensia because of its similar flower shape.

  • Mertensia is often cultivated in gardens for its striking blue flowers.

  • The Mertensia plant blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Have you seen the Mertensia flowers in the garden?

  • Mertensia is often cultivated in gardens for its striking blue flowers.

  • We observed several species of Mertensia during our hike through the alpine meadow.

  • The Mertensia plant blooms beautifully in spring.

Surface Forms

Mertensia singular
Mertensias plural

Etymology

Mertensia is named after a botanist called Mertens, so a helpful way to remember it is 'Mertens's flower'. That's why Mertensia now means a group of garden plants known for their blue, bell-shaped flowers.