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Myosotis spp.
There are approximately fifty species in the genus. Most have small (1 cm diameter or less) flat, 5-lobed blue, pink or white flowers with yellow centers. They bloom in spring. Leaves are alternate. Forget-me-nots may be annual or perennial plants. Their root systems are generally diffuse. Their seeds are found in small, tulip-shaped pods along the stem to the flower. The pods attach to clothing when brushed against and eventually fall off, leaving the small seed within the pod to germinate elsewhere. Seeds can be collected by putting a piece of paper under the stems and shaking them. The seed pods and some seeds will fall out.
Popular in gardens, Forget-me-nots prefer moist habitats and where they are not native, they have escaped to wetlands and riverbanks. They can tolerate partial sun and shade.
Spotted on May 1, 2012
Submitted on May 12, 2012
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Gracias, Gerardo. Pequeñas bellezas de Bélgica :-)
Hermosas fotos Marta:)