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Changing Forget-Me-Not

Myosotis discolor

Endangered

About

The Changing Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis discolor) is a species in the genus Myosotis. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Georgia, Japan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Boraginales (Boraginales)

Species

Myosotis discolor (Changing Forget-Me-Not)

Names in Other Languages

French myosotis versicolore

German Buntes Vergißmeinnicht

Similar Species in Myosotis

Broadleaf forget-me-not

Common Water Forget-Me-Not

Myosotis scorpioides

Least Concern

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Creeping Forget-me-not

Myosotis secunda

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Changing Forget-Me-Not?

The scientific name of Changing Forget-Me-Not is Myosotis discolor. It belongs to the genus Myosotis.

What is the conservation status of Changing Forget-Me-Not?

Changing Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis discolor) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Changing Forget-Me-Not live?

Changing Forget-Me-Not is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Georgia, Japan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, Georgia, Iceland.

What family does Changing Forget-Me-Not belong to?

Changing Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis discolor) belongs to the genus Myosotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Boraginaceae.

Is Changing Forget-Me-Not endangered?

Yes, Changing Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis discolor) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Changing Forget-Me-Not belong to?

Changing Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis discolor) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Changing Forget-Me-Not?

The closest relatives of Changing Forget-Me-Not in the genus Myosotis include alpine forget-me-not, Asian forget-me-not, Blue Forget-Me-Not, Broadleaf forget-me-not, Cobble Forget-me-not.