Species
Anagallis arvensis subsp. arvensis var. caerulea
Etymology
Anagallis: From the Greek meaning again and to delight in; refers to the flower's opening each time the sun strikes them. An alternative explanation is that the name refers to the fable in which the pimpernel has the power to alleviate melancholy.
arvensis: Growing in arable fields
caerulea: From the caeruleus 'deep blue'
caerulea: From the Latin caeruleus 'sky blue'
Family
Primulaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
Blue
This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010