description Forget-me-not Overview
Myosotis is a genus of small flowering plants commonly called forget-me-nots. It contains more than 50 species, including many New Zealand endemics as well as European and other temperate species, and the familiar garden forms usually have small blue flowers with contrasting centers. The name is also part of the civic history of Alaska, where the forget-me-not is the official state flower, so the genus is encountered in botanical, horticultural, and regional contexts.
help Forget-me-not FAQ
What is a forget-me-not?
Forget-me-not is the common name for plants in the genus Myosotis. The genus contains more than 50 species, including New Zealand endemics and European species.
What do forget-me-not flowers look like?
The familiar garden forms usually have small blue flowers with contrasting centers. Individual species can differ in flower color, growth habit, and native range.
Where do forget-me-nots come from?
Myosotis species occur in Europe, New Zealand, and other temperate regions. New Zealand contains many endemic forget-me-not species found nowhere else naturally.
Are all forget-me-nots the same species?
No. Forget-me-not is a common name covering many Myosotis species, so a plant sold under that name may not be the same species as a wild plant in another country.
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