water forget-me-not

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Also known as: Myosotis scorpioides

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The water forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) is a species of plant belonging to the genus Myosotis. These plants are native to temperate regions of Eurasia and North America, as well as mountainous areas in the Old World tropics.1

The water forget-me-not is characterized by its shorter stature and weaker stems compared to other species in its genus. It typically grows in marshy environments. Like many forget-me-nots, it produces clusters of flowers that change color from pink to blue as they mature. While commonly known for its blue flowers, white and pink varieties also exist. Forget-me-nots are often cultivated in gardens for their attractive blooms.1

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The water forget-me-not (M. scorpioides) is shorter and has weaker stems; it grows in marshlands but is otherwise similar. Both are perennial and occur in white- and pink-flowered forms as well as blue.
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The water forget-me-not (M. scorpioides) is shorter and has weaker stems; it grows in marshlands but is otherwise similar. Both are perennial and occur in white- and pink-flowered forms as well as blue.
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