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UK Early Forget-me-not

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Early Forget-me-not
Myosotis ramosissima
Family: Boraginaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Early Forget-me-not
Scientific Name Myosotis ramosissima
MainColor Blue
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found May (Apr - Jun)
ImageUrl Myosotis-005
Photographer DP
Location Found St Albans
Country Found UK
Last Updated 11 September 2026
Photo Quality C

Flower Details

Description

Myosotis ramosissima is a small annual herb with delicate, hairy stems and small, pale blue flowers with a yellow centre. It typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm and blooms in early spring.

Distribution

This species is native to Europe and is commonly found in dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and open woodland areas. It has also been introduced to parts of North America.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not known to be consumed by humans.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - no harmful effects reported in humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - generally considered safe for pets, with no known toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

Quality Issue

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