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Bluehearts
Buchnera americana

Bluehearts (Buchnera americana) Other common names: American Bluehearts

Family: Broom-rape Family (Orobanchaceae), (Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae))

Flowers: Summer;  Blue/Violet;  4 parts (petals)

Leaves: Simple, Toothed, Entire

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Wet Areas

Native/Non-native: Native

Status: Quite rare in Ontario.

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: americana: American


Photographs: 47 photographs available, of which 5 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Bluehearts (Buchnera americana)

Bluehearts flowers.

Bluehearts (Buchnera americana)

Bluehearts (Buchnera americana)

Bluehearts (Buchnera americana)

An entire Bluehearts plant.

Bluehearts (Buchnera americana)

The lower stem leaves of Bluehearts.