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Forget-me-not

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Forget-me-not
A likeness, affixed

2 August 2025

Myosotis sylvatica

95% certain

Family
Boraginaceae
Origin
Europe
Bloom season
Spring
Colors
blue, pink, white
Habitat
Damp woodland, stream banks, and spring borders
Symbolism
True love, memory, and faithful friendship

A haze of tiny yellow-eyed blue flowers that self-sow into ribbons along moist spring paths.

Care. Sow in moist soil in sun or light shade and let some plants set seed for next year.

A note. The name is shared across many European languages, all carrying the same plea not to be forgotten.

Or perhaps

  • Pansy — 4%
  • Lavender — 3%

Notes on the photograph

Copied from the marks left by the camera.

Captured
Aug 2, 2025, 8:39 PM
Camera
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Lens
iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Focal length
6.9mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Shutter
1/120s
ISO
250
Dimensions
4032 × 3024

Where it was found

The place is taken from the photograph's own memory, if any.

4.6660° N, 74.0478° W

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