Myosotis palustris (L.) Hill
Myosotis scorpioides L. Forget-me-not
True forget-me-nots are native to Europe and Asia. They were introduced to North America and are now naturalized throughout much of the continent. Identification: Forget-me-nots have pale- to medium-blue flowers with 5 petals and yellow centers. Flowers are ¼" (6.3 mm) in size, appearing from May to October. They prefer wet places such as bogs, wet areas, or riparian environments. Plants are usually low, sometimes reaching 24" (60 cm). Stems are hairy. See also the alpine forget-me-not, which is a brighter blue in color. By Johann Georg Sturm (Artist: Jacob Sturm). Online References:
Myosotis scorpioides at Illinois Wildflowers Myosotis scorpioides on Plants for a Future, a resource and information centre for edible and otherwise useful plants Myosotis scorpioides on Eastern Colorado Wildflowers Myosotis scorpioides on CalPhotos Myosotis scorpioides at the Missouri Botanical Garden Myosotis scorpioides on Fall Wildflowers of New England Myosotis scorpioides on SEINet—the Southwest Environmental Information Network 8/2/2009 · Gordon & Kathy’s, Prospect, Maine 9/14/2013 · Whitewater Rafting Trip, Barryville to Pond Eddy Leg, Delaware River, Barryville, Pennsylvania 8/2/2009 · Gordon & Kathy’s, Prospect, Maine 6/16/2012 · Brown St., Falmouth, Maine Myosotis palustris (L.) Hill
Myosotis scorpioides description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 15 Aug 2021. © FloraFinder.org. All rights reserved. |
Probably a cultivar. · 5/27/2016 · Acton Arboretum, Acton, Massachusetts Probably a cultivar. · 5/8/2021 · Carol Martin’s, Highland Green, Topsham, Maine 6/16/2012 · Groton Place and Sabine Woods, Groton, Massachusetts Probably a cultivar. · 5/27/2016 · Acton Arboretum, Acton, Massachusetts 6/16/2012 · Brown St., Falmouth, Maine 5/15/2021 · Tom and Susan’s, Highland Green, Topsham, Maine 6/16/2012 · Groton Place and Sabine Woods, Groton, Massachusetts 4/9/2011 · Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, Maryland Range:
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