About Myosotis latifolia Poir.
Myosotis latifolia Poir. is a species of forget-me-not commonly called broadleaf forget-me-not. It is native to the Canary Islands, and has been recorded as an introduced species in other regions, including the west coast of the United States. It can grow in many different habitat types, including moist, shaded, disturbed areas. It is a perennial herb that sometimes grows to over half a meter in height. Its leaves are generally oval-shaped, with the largest leaves growing at the woody base of the stem. The inflorescence consists of a coiled or curved cluster of tiny hairy flowers at the top of the stem. The flower is tubular, with a flat pink or blue face that can reach up to one centimeter wide.
