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April 9, 2007 : Nemophila menziesii

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Keywords: Boraginaceae (tentative) | Nemophila menziesii Hook. & Arn. | Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, California (presumed)

Nemophila menziesii

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Today's image is courtesy of Cliff aka The Marmot@Flickr (original | BPotD Flickr Group Pool). Thanks again, Cliff

Read more about baby blue eyes via Calflora.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at April 9, 2007 12:00 AM

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This is one of my favorite little magical flowers of California. Big, showy poppies are fabulous, but something about the anthers on baby blue-eyes just makes me get down on my belly and stare at them.

Posted by: MaryMactavish Author Profile Page at April 9, 2007 10:02 AM

I agree with the above comment
this is a mesmerizing plant (at least on me)
it's incredible that the pictures here are under some rights reserved license.

Posted by: plantle at April 10, 2007 1:18 AM

If you want people to get interested I suggest you post all the info. you can find because people always want to learn more. This is a very beutiful and interesting flower!!

Posted by: Bob Napa at April 16, 2008 5:41 PM

I agree with my brother. We both love plants.

Posted by: Greg Napa at April 16, 2008 5:42 PM

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