I Know this flower.
The Forget-me-nots are the genus Myosotis of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae.
There are about 50 species in the genus, and among them there is inevitably considerable variation. Nevertheless a considerable number of the species fit the same description, of a small (1 cm diameter) rather flat 5-petalled blue flower growing profusely on straggly stems, flowering in spring. Colour variation is not unusual within species, and white or pink forms are quite likely to be seen. They are popular in gardens, and cultivated forms often show a mixture of colours.
Forget-me-nots can be annual or perennial plants. Their root systems are generally diffuse. Their seeds are found in small, tulip shaped pods along the stem to the flower. The pods attach to clothing when brushed against and eventually fall off, leaving the small seed within to germenate elsewhere. The seeds can be collected by putting a piece of paper under the stems and shaking them. The seed pods and some seeds will fall out.
Forget-me-nots are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Setaceous Hebrew Character.
They are widely distributed. Most Myosotis species are endemic to New Zealand, though one or two European species, especially the Wood Forget-me-not, Myosotis sylvatica have been introduced in most of the temperate regions of Europe, Asia and America. Myosotis scorpioides is also known as scorpion grass.
The forget-me-not is the state flower of Alaska. It is the official flower of Alpha Phi sorority and Alpha Phi Omega co-ed service fraternity.
The name was borrowed from Old French "ne m'oubliez pas" and first used in English in c.1532. Loans and translations of it can be found in most European and some non-European languages, like German "Vergissmeinnicht", Polish "Niezapominajki", Danish "Forglem-mig-ej", Dutch "vergeet-mij-nietje", Esperanto "neforgesumino", Korean "물망초" (勿忘草, mul mang cho), Japanese "Wasurenagusa", Hebrew "זכריני" (Zichrini), Persian (Farsi) "فراموشم مکن" (farâmusham makon), etc.
2006-10-16 07:33:40
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answered by babitha t 4
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The commun name of this flower is Myosotis (it is the current and commun name in French)
2006-10-15 06:04:34
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answered by Paola 4
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What's so funny? That's the way I associate people and things. When I think of my husband I visualize John Belushi in a killer bee costume. Then I remember... "Honey"!
2016-03-28 10:11:34
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes it is "ne m'oubliez pas" and it is the State flower of Alaska.
2006-10-15 06:05:48
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answered by Anonymous
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I always though the pansy should be so called as it is from the French "pense me" or think of me, any help?
2006-10-15 10:22:29
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answered by PAUL H 3
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It's called "Myosotis" in french.
2006-10-15 10:46:57
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answered by Anonymous
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"Forget-me-not"?
The name was borrowed from Old French "ne m'oubliez pas"
2006-10-15 05:59:57
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answered by Anonymous
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I think it's "myosotis" in French.
2006-10-15 06:02:45
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answered by Brummeline 2
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http://dictionary.reference.com/translate/text.html
2006-10-15 06:00:52
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answered by NorthernCA/FL 2
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err.. it's la...
oh, I forgot
2006-10-15 06:09:24
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answered by zebra 3
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