Plant species

creeping navelwort Omphalodes verna

Boraginaceae

Species information

Description

A borage-family herb with usually hairy leaves and five-lobed flowers arranged in one-sided clusters. An early spring woodland perennial with flat blue flowers and a white eye; flowers may also be violet or pinkish.

Plant traits

Growth form

forb

Life cycle

perennial

Height

10–30 cm

Typical season

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Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

forest · forest edge · gardens and parks

Light

partial shade

Moisture

mesic · moist

Soil

base-rich · neutral

Substrate

indifferent

Pollination

insect pollination

Status

native

Interesting facts

The small nutlets have a central depression resembling a navel, which inspired the name Omphalodes.

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