Baby-blue-eyes
any of several plants of the genus nemophila, of western north america, especially n. menziesii, a low-growing plant having blue, white-centered flowers.
historical examples
this beautiful nemophila is a more fragile flower than its sister, the baby-blue-eyes.
the wild flowers of california: their names, haunts, and habits mary elizabeth parsons
there are some baby-blue-eyes, and yonder dry field is brilliant with the colors of many others.
conservation reader harold w. fairbanks
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