Myosotis scorpioides L.
Forget-me-not
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Magnoliopsida Dicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
Subclass Asteridae A large class that encompasses asters
Order Lamiales Aromatic herbs and shrubs, including lavender, lilac, olive, jasmine, ash, teak, snapdragon, sesame, psyllium, garden sage, mint, basil, and rosemary
Family Boraginaceae Borages or forget-me-nots
Genus Myosotis From the Greek myos , “mouse,” and ous or otos , “ear,” from the shape of the leaves
Species scorpioides Resembling a scorpion
About plant names...
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 2′ (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:
Illinois Wildflowers
The University of Wisconsin's Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium
Plants for a Future, a resource and information centre for edible and otherwise useful plants
Eastern Colorado Wildflowers
CalPhotos
The Missouri Botanical Garden
Fall Wildflowers of New England
SEINet—the Southwest Environmental Information Network
8/2/2009 · Gordon & Kathy’s, Prospect, Maine · ≈ 8 × 6″ (20 × 14 cm) ID is uncertain
9/14/2013 · Whitewater Rafting Trip, Barryville to Pond Eddy Leg, Delaware River, Barryville, Pennsylvania · ≈ 5 × 3″ (12 × 8.4 cm)
8/2/2009 · Gordon & Kathy’s, Prospect, Maine · ≈ 5 × 3½″ (13 × 8.8 cm) ID is uncertain
6/16/2012 · Brown St., Falmouth, Maine · ≈ 8 × 5″ (19 × 13 cm)
Older scientific or horticultural names
Myosotis palustris (L.) Hill
Myosotis scorpioides description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 13 Jul 2023.
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Probably a cultivar. · 5/27/2016 · Acton Arboretum, Acton, Massachusetts · ≈ 5 × 3½″ (13 × 9.2 cm)
Probably a cultivar. · 5/8/2021 · Carol Martin’s, Highland Green, Topsham, Maine · ≈ 6 × 4″ (16 × 11 cm)
6/16/2012 · Groton Place and Sabine Woods, Groton, Massachusetts · ≈ 11 × 7″ (27 × 18 cm)
Probably a cultivar. · 5/27/2016 · Acton Arboretum, Acton, Massachusetts · ≈ 5 × 3″ (12 × 8.4 cm)
6/16/2012 · Brown St., Falmouth, Maine · ≈ 3½ × 2½″ (9.8 × 6.6 cm)
5/15/2021 · Tom and Susan’s, Highland Green, Topsham, Maine · ≈ 6 × 4″ (15 × 10 cm)
6/16/2012 · Groton Place and Sabine Woods, Groton, Massachusetts · ≈ 2 × 1′ (62 × 41 cm)
4/9/2011 · Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, Maryland · ≈ 4½ × 3″ (11 × 7.9 cm) ID is uncertain
Range:
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