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Forget-me-nots


Forget-me-nots
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Copyright: Marx Kol (Marx44) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 59 W: 72 N: 279] (1772)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-22
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/80 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-09-22 12:43
Viewed: 510
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
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 considerable variation. Nevertheless a considerable number of the species fit the same description, of a small (1 cm diameter or less) 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. The forget-me-nots need shade, not sun.

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 germinate 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.

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.

In the United States of America, the forget-me-not is the state flower of Alaska, precisely the Myosotis alpestris.

Forget-me-nots are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Setaceous Hebrew Character.

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  • Ishi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 107 W: 0 N: 535] (2021)
  • [2007-09-22 13:12]
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Lovey. beautiful composition. Is that a wild flower in your photograph?

Ishi

It's so beautiful, I love those tiny blue flowers very much - in German we call them "Vergiß mein nicht". Same meaning than in English. I like the drops on it, so fresh, wonderful, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • carmia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 228 W: 2 N: 126] (1931)
  • [2007-09-22 13:32]

Wonderful shot! I like the POV of the picture.well done . Carme.

hi marx
a vry good job
simple but very nice

aleks ;)
colors focus and composition are perfect
best wishes

Delicadeza en los colores. Cuidada disposición. Belleza del conjunto. Preciosa.
Saludos Marx.

so ciut composition, and color

Pięknie skomponowane jest to zdjęcie. Bardzo mi się podoba.
Pozdrawiam
Alutka

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  • gail Gold Star Critiquer [C: 78 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-10-18 10:29]

HI Marx,
I really like the color, contrast & expecially the water drops.
Gail

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