Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
saxosa
ID:
369257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 202 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368589



Common Names

  • Rugged Forget-me-not
  • Myosotis Saxosa
  • Rugged Mouse-ear


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Synonyms

  • Exarrhena saxosa Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Myosotis saxosa (also called Alpine Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It grows in moist habitats such as wet meadows, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Myosotis saxosa is a popular garden plant and is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive blue flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Myosotis saxosa is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Seed is a small, black, tear-shaped nut. Seedlings are small, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myosotis saxosa is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, star-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the root ball into smaller pieces.

Where to Find Myosotis saxosa

Myosotis saxosa can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Myosotis saxosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis saxosa?

Myosotis saxosa

What is the common name of Myosotis saxosa?

Rocky Forget-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Myosotis saxosa?

Woodlands, hedgerows, and grasslands

Species in the Myosotis genus

Myosotis australis, Myosotis balbisiana, Myosotis atlantica, Myosotis austrosibirica, Myosotis azorica, Myosotis anomala, Myosotis asiatica, Myosotis arvensis, Myosotis arnoldii, Myosotis baicalensis, Myosotis cameroonensis, Myosotis capitata, Myosotis catalaunica, Myosotis chakassica, Myosotis bohemica, Myosotis cadmea, Myosotis brachypoda, Myosotis cadevallii, Myosotis brockiei, Myosotis robusta, Myosotis ruscinonensis, Myosotis exarrhena, Myosotis amabilis, Myosotis ambigens, Myosotis angustata, Myosotis alpina, Myosotis alpestris, Myosotis albosericea, Myosotis goyenii, Myosotis glabrescens, Myosotis gueneri, Myosotis cheesemanii, Myosotis forsteri, Myosotis gallica, Myosotis heteropoda, Myosotis kolakovskyi, Myosotis jordanovii, Myosotis kablikiana, Myosotis koelzii, Myosotis krajinae, Myosotis krasnoborovii, Myosotis kurdica, Myosotis laeta, Myosotis incrassata, Myosotis corsicana, Myosotis debilis, Myosotis czekanowskii, Myosotis daralaghezica, Myosotis concinna, Myosotis colensoi,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,