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Mountain Bell (Mertensia ciliata) is a perennial herb belonging to the Boraginaceae family, commonly found in the wild across several western U.S. Mountain Bell (Latin: Mertensia ciliata, family Boraginaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Mountain Bell is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Mountain Bell is a member of the Boraginaceae family native to ARI, CAL, COL, IDA, MNT, and NEV. Mountain Bell thrives in partial sun to full sun and prefers moist to wet conditions with light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils.
Mountain Bell grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist, wet water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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