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Wood Forget-me-not
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Wood Forget-me-not
Myosotis sylvatica
The Wood Forget-me-not is a small, beautiful flower with tiny blue petals. It loves to grow in shady places and is often found near streams and in forests.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Wood Forget-me-not has tiny sky-blue flowers, each with a bright yellow or white center, growing in loose clusters. Its stems and oval-shaped leaves are covered in soft, fine hairs, making it distinct from smoother-leaved varieties.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBoraginalesFamilyBoraginaceaeGenusMyosotis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Some gardeners call them 'friendly weeds' because they spread charming blue flowers everywhere!
The name 'Forget-me-not' comes from an old legend about true love and a river!
Their tiny seeds have clever hooks that help them hitchhike on animal fur or clothes!
These cheerful plants can even grow in tough spots, like cracks in sidewalks!
Special abilities
Ability
Early Nectar Source
Wood Forget-me-not blooms early in the season, providing essential nectar and pollen for hungry pollinators.
Ability
Fuzzy Defense
Wood Forget-me-not has hairy stems and leaves that help protect it from some hungry herbivores and harsh weather.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-30 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Biennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from its tiny blue flowers.
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
A common visitor, helping transfer pollen between blooms.
eaten by
Black Slug
Arion ater
Chews on leaves and tender young stems, especially in damp conditions.
eaten by
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
Browses on its foliage, especially in woodland clearings.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
It's best to look at flowers without picking them, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Wood Forget-me-not?
15-30 cm
How wide does Wood Forget-me-not spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Wood Forget-me-not?
0.5-1 cm
When does Wood Forget-me-not bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is Wood Forget-me-not edible?
Yes
Is Wood Forget-me-not toxic?
None
What is Wood Forget-me-not's lifecycle?
Biennial
How is Wood Forget-me-not pollinated?
Insect
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