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Jamaican forget-me-not
Scientific Name: Browallia americana
Family: Solanaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Jamaican Forget-Me-Not (Browallia americana)
The Jamaican Forget-Me-Not, also known as Amethyst Flower or Bush Violet, is a flowering plant native to tropical Latin America, specifically from Mexico southward. It is scientifically known as Browallia americana.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is sometimes cultivated in gardens.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Browallia americana
- Common Names: Jamaican Forget-Me-Not, Amethyst Flower, Bush Violet
- Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
- Synonyms: Browallia viscosa (auct. non Kunth)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to tropical Mesoamerica and Latin America (from Mexico).
- Has a disjunct distribution that includes parts of North America.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- 'Sky Blue' variety noted to have lilac-blue 2" blooms with a white eye and flat, pansy-like face.
Ecological Role
- The provided text does not explicitly state whether the plant is invasive.