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Ackervergissmeinnicht

Myosotis arvensis

Least Concern
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<em>Myosotis arvensis</em> is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant in the family Boraginaceae, order Boraginales, commonly known as the field forget-me-not or common forget-me-not. The species is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, with widespread stable populations. <em>Myosotis arvensis</em> has a cosmopolitan distribution, recorded across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America, where it has been widely naturalized beyond its native European and West Asian range. The plant typically grows in disturbed habitats including arable fields, roadsides, gardens, hedgerows, and open woodland, tolerating a broad range of soil types. It produces characteristic small, sky-blue five-petaled flowers with a yellow center, borne on curved, scorpioid cymes that straighten as the flowers open — a feature typical of the borage family. The plant typically reaches 15 to 40 centimeters in height and is covered in soft, spreading hairs. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French myosotis des champs
German Ackervergissmeinnicht

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ackervergissmeinnicht?
The scientific name of Ackervergissmeinnicht is Myosotis arvensis. It belongs to the genus Myosotis.
What is the conservation status of Ackervergissmeinnicht?
Ackervergissmeinnicht (Myosotis arvensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ackervergissmeinnicht live?
Ackervergissmeinnicht is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile, Peru).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France.
What family does Ackervergissmeinnicht belong to?
Ackervergissmeinnicht (Myosotis arvensis) belongs to the genus Myosotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Boraginaceae.
Is Ackervergissmeinnicht endangered?
No, Ackervergissmeinnicht (Myosotis arvensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ackervergissmeinnicht belong to?
Ackervergissmeinnicht (Myosotis arvensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Ackervergissmeinnicht?
The closest relatives of Ackervergissmeinnicht in the genus Myosotis include Alpen-Vergißmeinnicht, Buntes Vergißmeinnicht, Hügel-Vergißmeinnicht, Sand-Vergißmeinnicht, Sumpfvergissmeinnicht.

Native Range — 26 Countries

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