Forget me not Myosotis sylvatica
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Plant family: Boraginaceae
Aliases: Scorpion grass
Flowering period: April – June
Flower colour: Light blue
Preferred soil type: Moist
Habitat: Woodland, hedgerows, roadside verges
Status: Common
General information
A low-growing, native wildflower, that can be annual, biennial or perennial and a garden escape. Growing to a maximum height of 50cm, forget me not favours shaded or semi shaded conditions, such as damp grassland, woodland and hedgerows. There are many species of forget me not, often requiring close inspection for correct identification.Identification
Value to wildlife
Uses for forget me not
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