mertensia
IPA: mˈɝtʌnsˈiʌ
noun
- a genus of herbs belonging to the family boraginaceae that grow in temperate regions and have blue or purple flowers shaped like funnels
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Examples of "mertensia" in Sentences
- Mertensia is a genus of flowering plants known for their showy blue flowers
- The mertensia plant attracts bees and butterflies to the garden with its nectar-rich blossoms
- Mertensia species can be found in various habitats, from mountain slopes to meadows
- Many gardeners appreciate the delicate beauty of mertensia and cultivate them in their yards
- The mertensia plant is also known by the common name "bluebells" due to the color of its flowers
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