Myosotis secunda
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| Myosotis secunda | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Boraginales |
| Family: | Boraginaceae |
| Genus: | Myosotis |
| Species: | M. secunda |
| Binomial name | |
| Myosotis secunda Al.Murray | |
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Synonymy
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Myosotis secunda, also known as the creeping forget-me-not[2] is a species of flowering plant from the family Boraginaceae.[1]
Myosotis secunda is a perennial herb.[3] Creeping stems sprout from the base of the plant and produce roots at nodes.[4] Stems can reach up to 38 cm (15 in) tall.[5] Flowers are usually blue in colour, however white can occasionally be found.[6] Flower spikes possess several flowers which are 4 - 9mm in diameter.[4]
Distribution
This species is endemic to Europe. M. secunda can be found growing in the following countries: United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, France. It can also be found growing on the Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey and the Faroe Islands.[1]
In Portugal the species can be found on the mainland, but also on the islands of Madeira and Azores.[1]