Editing Oyster Leaf (section)

== Introduction ==

''Mertensia maritima'', commonly known as '''Oyster Leaf''', '''Oyster Plant''', or '''Sea Bluebells''', is a perennial herb belonging to the family '''Boraginaceae'''. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, including Northern Europe, Canada, Greenland, and Svalbard, typically found in coastal areas such as gravelly sea shores and sandy beaches<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mertensia_maritima</ref><ref>https://mass.gov/doc/oysterleaf/download</ref>. The plant is notable for its unique taste, which is reminiscent of oysters, and its ability to thrive in harsh, cold environments<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mertensia_maritima</ref><ref>https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Mertensia+maritima</ref>.

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