Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
bollandica
ID:
1320798

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Jeps.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
New J. Bot. 2: 2 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333252


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Description

Myosotis bollandica (also called Bolland's Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has small, blue flowers and grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, streambanks, and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Myosotis bollandica is a drought tolerant plant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens and for adding texture to a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myosotis bollandica is blue in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myosotis bollandica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are established

Where to Find Myosotis bollandica

Myosotis bollandica is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and streambanks.

Myosotis bollandica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis bollandica?

Myosotis bollandica

What is the common name of Myosotis bollandica?

Bolland's forget-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Myosotis bollandica?

Mountainous regions of western North America

Species in the Myosotis genus

Myosotis australis, Myosotis balbisiana, Myosotis atlantica, Myosotis austrosibirica, Myosotis azorica, Myosotis anomala, Myosotis asiatica, Myosotis arvensis, Myosotis arnoldii, Myosotis baicalensis, Myosotis cameroonensis, Myosotis capitata, Myosotis catalaunica, Myosotis chakassica, Myosotis bohemica, Myosotis cadmea, Myosotis brachypoda, Myosotis cadevallii, Myosotis brockiei, Myosotis robusta, Myosotis ruscinonensis, Myosotis exarrhena, Myosotis amabilis, Myosotis ambigens, Myosotis angustata, Myosotis alpina, Myosotis alpestris, Myosotis albosericea, Myosotis goyenii, Myosotis glabrescens, Myosotis gueneri, Myosotis cheesemanii, Myosotis forsteri, Myosotis gallica, Myosotis heteropoda, Myosotis kolakovskyi, Myosotis jordanovii, Myosotis kablikiana, Myosotis koelzii, Myosotis krajinae, Myosotis krasnoborovii, Myosotis kurdica, Myosotis laeta, Myosotis incrassata, Myosotis corsicana, Myosotis debilis, Myosotis czekanowskii, Myosotis daralaghezica, Myosotis concinna, Myosotis colensoi,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Peter Jepson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Jeps.' in the authors string.