Sea Lungwort Mertensia maritima

Other common names: Oysterleaf, Sea Bugloss Other scientific names: Pneumaria maritima, Pulmonaria maritima French names: Mertensia maritime Family: Borage Family (Boraginaceae) Flowers: Summer;  Blue/Violet;  5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire;  Fleshy leaves. Habitat: Fields and Open Areas;  Usually seashores. But can also be found in sandy areas. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 196    Native/Non-native: Native Notes: Even though this is primarily a seashore plant, it is found in Ontario. Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: maritima: of the seashore For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 38 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page