Scientific Name: Myosotis exarrhena

Common Name: sweet forgetmenot

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Boraginaceae

Form Description: Perennial herb with long hairs, erect stems and a stout rootstock.

Height (m): 0.3 – 0.6

Flowers: Sweet-scented, white or pale blue flowers, in flower heads on the ends of stems.

Fruit: Nutlets are dark brown and 2mm long.

Municipality
Central HighlandsDerwent ValleyHobartKingboroughMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsSouthern MidlandsWaratah-Wynyard
Plant Communities
No data available for this species
Habitat Notes

Widespread but local, from sea level to mountains at 870m altitude.

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Seed

Seed Information

Seed Treatment Method

Storage Stratification at 3-5°C for up to 3 months may improve results. Place seed in a damp medium, lightly covered. Put moist seeds in a plastic bag and store in the fridge.

Seed Treatment Notes

Some species have a 2-3 month after-ripening period.