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pick me nots
Scientific Name: Cryptantha texana
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Forget-Me-Nots: A Delicate Bloom
Forget-me-nots are a charming addition to gardens, known for their delicate blue flowers and ease of growth.
Common and Scientific Names
- Common Name: Forget-me-not
- Scientific Name: Myosotis scorpioides (true forget-me-not), Myosotis alpestris, and other species within the Myosotis genus.
- Also Referenced: Pick Me Nots (Cryptantha texana)
Considerations for Pets
- Some varieties of Forget-me-nots have hairy stems.
Considerations for Children
- "Loves me, loves me not" game involving picking petals.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The true forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) grows on tall, hairy stems, sometimes reaching 2 feet in height.
- The Alaska State Flower, Myosotis alpestris, is a small clump-forming perennial that grows 5 to 12 inches high.
- Forget-me-nots are known to set abundant seeds and self-seed freely.
Distribution and Habitat
- Myosotis alpestris is the Alaska State Flower.
- Alpine Forget-Me-Nots are found in areas like the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, CO.
Quirky Facts
- There is a legend associated with the name "Forget-me-not" involving a lover who drowned while trying to pick the flowers for his lady-love, with his last words being "Forget me Not."
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Forget-me-nots can be susceptible to rust disease, indicated by reddish-orange or brown spots on the leaves.