06/2021 Stuttgart, Germany

Myosotis arvensis

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Familyboraginaceae

Orderboraginales

Lifespanperennial

Trivial namefield forget-me-not

Blossom colorblue

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescenceindeterminate

Phyllotaxisalternate

Myosotis arvensis, commonly known as field forget-me-not, is an annual or biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. With its delicate, sky-blue flowers and hairy stems, it adds a charming touch to fields, meadows, and roadsides. Field forget-me-not blooms from spring to summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Despite its small size, it is valued for its ornamental value and ability to thrive in diverse habitats. Additionally, it is sometimes used in traditional herbal medicine for its purported medicinal properties.

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