Forget-me-not

Forget-me-not
Forget-me-not For*get"-me-not`, n. [Cf. G. vergissmeinnicht.] (Bot.) A small perennial herb, of the genus {Myosotis} ({Myosotis scorpiodes}, {Myosotis palustris}, {Myosotis incespitosa}, etc.), bearing a beautiful bright blue or white flowers, and extensively considered the emblem of fidelity.

Syn: mouse ear, . [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]

Note: Formerly the name was given to the {Ajuga Cham[ae]pitus}. [1913 Webster]


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