Maiden blue eyed Mary facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Maiden blue eyed Mary
Scientific classification
Genus:	Collinsia
Species:	parviflora

Collinsia parviflora is a small flowering plant. It is often called Maiden Blue Eyed Mary or Small-flowered Collinsia. This plant belongs to the Plantaginaceae family.

You can find this tiny wildflower all over western and northern North America. It loves to grow in damp, shady mountain forests.

Collinsia parviflora: What Does It Look Like?

Collinsia parviflora is an annual plant. This means it lives for only one growing season. It has a thin, reddish stem. Its leaves are narrow and shaped like a spear. The edges of the leaves often curl under.

Tiny Flowers

The flowers of this plant are very small. They grow either alone or in small groups. Each flower has five parts, called lobes. The lower lobes are usually deep blue or purple. The upper lobes are white. The whole flower is only a few millimeters wide.

Fruit

After the flower blooms, it forms a small fruit. This fruit is called a capsule.