Nemophila menziesii, known commonly as baby blue eyes or baby's-blue-eyes, is an annual herb, native to western North America.

Historically, it was eaten by cows kept by the Kawaiisu.

Distribution

The plant is native to California, Baja California, and Oregon.

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File:Baby Blue Eyes o.jpg|Location unknown

File:Baby blue-eyes, Calf Canyon.jpg|Baby blue-eyes, central SLO County, CA

File:Nemophilamenziesii-pennyblack.jpg|Nemophila menziesii 'Penny Black', Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

File:BabyBlueEyes.jpg|Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria

File:Baby Blue Eyes Scanography.jpg|Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila menziesii), scanography from San Diego, CA

File:Boraginaceae Nemophila menziesii Baby_Blue_eyes.jpg|Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, close-up

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References

  • Calflora Database: Nemophila menziesii (baby blue eyes)
  • CalPhotos - Nemophila menziesii