Collinsia Parviflora (Noun)
Meaning
Small widely branching western plant with tiny blue-and-white flowers; British Columbia to Ontario and south to California and Colorado.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Collinsia parviflora is also known as small-flowered blue-eyed Mary, found primarily in western regions of North America.
- Several species, including Collinsia parviflora, were evaluated for their floral displays in various environments along the Pacific coast.
- The Collinsia parviflora was originally thought to be a single large genus; however, modern research divided it into separate species.
- Some historical botanical explorers documented seeing vast swaths of Collinsia parviflora during British Columbia expeditions in the early 19th century.
- During its spring bloom season, Collinsia parviflora can completely transform large areas of meadows with thousands of vibrant flowers.