Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
gallica
ID:
368708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vestergr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 29A(8): 27 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368040

Common Names

  • Gallica Forget-me-not
  • Gallica Myosotis
  • Gallica

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Description

Myosotis gallica (also called Forget-me-not, Scorpion Grass, and True Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a small annual herbaceous plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has small, light blue, five-petaled flowers, and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Myosotis gallica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myosotis gallica has small, blue flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myosotis gallica is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location.

Where to Find Myosotis gallica

Myosotis gallica is native to Europe and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.

Myosotis gallica FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Myosotis gallica?

Myosotis gallica prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Myosotis gallica?

Myosotis gallica prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

What is the ideal soil pH for Myosotis gallica?

Myosotis gallica prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.5.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2357501: Based on the initial data import
Tycho Vestergren (1875-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vestergr.' in the authors string.