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Myosotis

Myosotis

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A small plant with blue flowers often called forget-me-nots
  • noun
  • /ˌmaɪəˈsoʊtɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The garden was filled with beautiful Myosotis plants.

Examples

  • I love the color of Myosotis flowers.

  • The border of the garden was filled with colorful Myosotis.

  • Botanists often study Myosotis for its interesting floral structure.

  • Many gardeners adore the delicate blue flowers of Myosotis.

  • My grandmother planted beautiful Myosotis in her garden, and they reminded her of her childhood.

  • Every spring, the bright blue flowers of Myosotis bloom and attract many butterflies.

  • The florist recommended Myosotis for my mother’s bouquet because they symbolize remembrance.

Synonyms

forget-me-not
vsMyosotis
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A small plant with bright blue or white flowers that comes back every year

is the formal scientific genus name used by botanists

Compounds

Myosotis scorpiodes
  • Specialized
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A small plant with bright blue or white flowers that grows near water

Myosotis sylvatica
  • Specialized
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A small plant with blue, purple, or white flowers that grows in woods and gardens

Surface Forms

Myosotis singular
Myosotises plural

Etymology

Myosotis comes from Greek words myo- meaning 'mouse' and -otis meaning 'ear', so it literally means 'mouse-ear' because the plant's small, rounded leaves look like a little mouse ear. That's why the scientific name fits the small blue flowers we call forget-me-nots.