Myosotis scorpiodes - Water Forget-me-not - (Boraginaceae)

This plant is widespread and common throughout the UK and Ireland.

The buds of this creeping marsh plant turn from pink through sky blue to almost white as the blossoms develop.

Water Forget-me-not growing beside a stream

A flower of acid and of alkaline soils, the colour of the water forget-me-not is largely determined by the acidity of its environment. There are several closely related species that share the same common name.

Closeup picture of Water Forget-me-not

The flowers fade to almost white as they open fully.

The plants on this page were photographed beside the River Teifi in West Wales in July. They flower from June to September in the UK.