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| Mountain Bluebell; Timpanogos Basin, 7/24/2013, David Kenison |
Also known as Tall Fringed Bluebell, Lungwort. From the Borage (Boraginaceae) family.
Bluebells are prolific in high mountain meadows. Their dense clusters of light blue bell-like flowers provide part of the wonderful collage of colors so often found in those locations. The bushes are often 2-3 feet high. The young blossoms are pink or lavender, and they fade to pink as they age.
The "bell" of each blossom consists of 5 petals tighly fused together, with a slight flare towards the opening. The leaves and stems are eaten by many forest animals.
These photos were taken by the author at a variety of locations around Utah. Click to view enlargements.
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