Forget-me-not

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The Forget-me-nots are the genus Myosotis of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae.

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Genus - Flowering plant - Family - Boraginaceae

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There are about 50 species in the genus, and among them there is inevitably considerable variation. Nevertheless a considerable number of the species fit the same description, of a small (1 cm diameter) rather flat 5-petalled blue flower growing profusely on straggly stems, flowering in spring. Colour variation is not unusual within species, and white or pink forms are quite likely to be seen. They are popular in gardens, and cultivated forms often show a mixture of colours.

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Species - Garden

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Forget-me-nots can be annual or perennial plants. Their root systems are generally diffuse.

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Annual - Perennial

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They are widely distributed. Most Myosotis species are endemic to New Zealand, though one or two European species, especially the Wood Forget-me-not, Myosotis sylvatica have been introduced in most of the temperate regions of Europe, Asia and America. Myosotis scorpioides is also known as scorpion grass.

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Europe - Wood Forget-me-not - Introduced

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The forget-me-not is the state flower of Alaska.

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State flower - Alaska

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