What are the other names for forget-me-not? Let us introduce you to its other names

Alternative names

Forget-me-not, also known as liuli cao, wuwang cao, winged-stem sea lavender, xingchen hua, sea lavender, bu diao hua, spoon-leaf flower, statice, and jisong, is a plant of the genus Myosotis in the family Boraginaceae.

Morphological characteristics

Forget-me-not is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant, 30-60cm tall. Leaves are simple and alternate, the leaf blades oblanceolate; the lower leaves have petioles, the upper leaves are sessile; the raceme is terminal, 10-15cm long; the calyx is small, with 5 lobes; the corolla is salverform, with 5 lobes, blue, pink or white, with a yellow throat. The flowering period is 4-5, and the nutlets are brownish green; the fruiting period is 5-6.

Growth habits

Forget-me-not has strong adaptability, prefers a dry and cool climate, and dislikes damp heat. It likes light, is drought-tolerant, and its optimum growth temperature is 20°C-25°C. It is suitable for growing in loose, fertile, well-drained slightly alkaline soil.

Flower language

The flower language of forget-me-not is eternal love, deep affection and friendship, and an unchanging heart. Forget-me-not is the sentimental soul among flowers. According to legend, in ancient Europe, a knight was touring the seaside with his beloved sweetheart. His sweetheart saw a bouquet of flowers standing upright in the water and wanted to pick them to wear. To please her, the knight waded into the water to pick them, but unexpectedly was swept away by the surging tide. Before he was swept away, he did not forget to throw the flowers onto the shore and shout to his lover: "Do not forget me!" Since then, this flower has been named forget-me-not and has become a token of mutual love, deeply cherished by couples.

Varieties and uses

Complete list of types

The Algerian type has orange-yellow flowers, plants more than 1 meter tall, a loose and slender plant form, brilliant flower colors, an early flowering period, and the longest-lasting flower color.

The deep-lobed leaf type has purple flowers, plants nearly 1 meter tall, a compact plant form, and hard, sturdy stems. In addition, there are other flower color varieties, such as blue, white, orange-red, yellow, peach red, light red, purple-red, and blue-green.

Forget-me-not varieties can also be divided into early-maturing and late-maturing types. Early-maturing varieties include Early Blue, Golden Coast, Blue Pearl, etc. Mid-to-late-maturing varieties include Iceberg, Night Blue, Blue Velvet, etc. Growers should fully understand variety characteristics and market demand in order to choose suitable varieties.

Efficacy and value

Ornamental use: Forget-me-not flowers are small and delicate, with many flower colors. Although ordinary, couples are willing to tie them into a bouquet and give them to their loved ones to express deep love. Forget-me-not is often used as a cut flower. At present, what is sold in flower shops is not truly forget-me-not, but sea lavender; selling sea lavender as forget-me-not is simply to take advantage of its beautiful meaning.

Forget-me-not flower tea: Forget-me-not can be made into flower tea for drinking, and has the effects of nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney, beautifying the face, tonifying blood and nourishing blood, promoting the body's metabolism, delaying cell aging, delaying cell aging, improving immunity, resisting viruses, and resisting cancer and preventing cancer. It can be used to treat conditions such as blood tonification and menstrual regulation, beauty and facial care, clearing fire and improving eyesight, freckles and acne, low immunity, viral infection, and insufficient blood supply to the heart and cerebrovascular system.

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