Tall Fringed Bluebells-Mertensia ciliata

I was a bit surprised to come across a small meadow of bluebells on May 1, as the snow had melted just a short time before. That didn't stop this pretty member of the Borage Family (Boraginaceae) from making its appearance. These are Tall Fringed Bluebells (Mertensia ciliata). 

I've read that the flowers are edible raw--but I haven't tried them.

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