Congrats and thanks to Brian for correctly identifying this as an albino specimen of blue-eyed Mary (
Collinsia verna). Below is a photograph of the plant with its normal pigmentation. This spring annual blooms throughout the Midwest in mesic, rich deciduous forests. It is rather local in abundance and can occur in very large colonies if the conditions are right.
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| Blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia verna) |
Time for another plant quiz! Take a look at the photograph below and post your answer or guess in the comment section. Best of luck and thanks to all those who decide to play along!
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| Blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia verna) albino specimen |
Albal version of Blue-Eyed Mary (Collinsia verna)
ReplyDelete~Brian
Scottsburg, IN
I've also seen this flower in pink and white.
ReplyDeleteDiane - Sounds pretty. My understanding is that pink would indicate a more alkaline soil.
ReplyDelete~Brian
Scottsburg, IN
I had no idea what this flower was before your comments: thank you for your answers, Brian and Diane! I, too, think this flower is beautiful - great photgraph, Mr. Gibson. I found your blog which followed after Jim McCormick's blog two days ago.
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