myosotis scorpiodes
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- small perennial herb having bright blue or white flowersSynonyms: forget-me-notmouse earType of herb, herbaceous plantMember of Myosotis, genus Myosotis
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
“myosotis scorpiodes” is listed under Forget-me-not.
For·get′-me-not′ noun
Origin: Cf. G. vergissmeinnicht.
Botany A small perennial herb, of the genus Myosotis (Myosotis scorpiodes, Myosotis palustris, Myosotis incespitosa, etc.), bearing a beautiful bright blue or white flowers, and extensively considered the emblem of fidelity. Syn. — mouse ear,. [ + ]
☞ Formerly the name was given to the Ajuga Chamæpitus.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54