Myosotis palustris

Myosotis scorpioides L.

Water Forget-Me-Not

Myosotis scorpioides is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant known for its small flowers that are pink in bud and turn blue when fully open, with yellow centers and white honey guides. The plant is erect to ascending and can grow up to 70 cm tall. It has oblong to linear leaves that are pubescent on both sides. The plant is distinguished by its long style and the spiraling curve of its inflorescence on scorpioid cymes.

Details

Order:

Boraginales

Family:

Boraginaceae

Genus:

Myosotis

Chemistry:

The plant contains various chemical compounds, including alkaloids such as mycophenolic acid and flavonoids. These compounds contribute to its medicinal properties.

Uses:

Ecological role: The plant is important for wetland ecosystems as it can survive submerged in water and often forms floating rafts. Medicinal role: Traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flowering time:

Mid-spring to first frost in temperate climates

Sowing time:

Early spring or late summer

Plant height:

Up to 70 cm

Flower color:

Blue with yellow centers and white honey guides

Suitable habitat:

Damp or wet habitats such as bogs, ponds, streams, ditches, fen and rivers

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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