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UK Field Forget-me-not

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Field Forget-me-not
Myosotis arvensis
Family: Boraginaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Field Forget-me-not
Scientific Name Myosotis arvensis
MainColor Blue
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found June (Apr - Oct)
ImageUrl Myosotis-006
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbots Langley
Country Found UK
Last Updated 12 September 2026
Photo Quality C

Flower Details

Description

Field Forget-me-not is a small annual or biennial herb with hairy stems and bright blue, five-petaled flowers. The flowers are typically 3-5 mm in diameter and appear from spring to autumn. Leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, with a greyish-green hue.

Distribution

This species is widespread across Europe and Asia, commonly found in fields, grasslands, and disturbed habitats. It has also been introduced to North America and other regions.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not typically consumed by humans due to lack of nutritional or culinary value.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

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

Active Compounds

None known.

Quality Issue

Many spent stems; flowers are tiny/soft and the subject is difficult to read clearly

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