Anagallis monelli

Common names: Italian Pimpernel, Blue Pimpernel

Genus: Anagallis

Species: Anagallis monelli

Class: Pentandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Linnaeus

Modern Genus: Anagallis

Modern Species: Anagallis monelli

Modern Family: Primulaceae

Plant Type: perennial

Color: typically blue above and red below

Season: summer

Native Region: Mediterranean

Artist: S. Edwards