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'''''Myosotidium''''' is a genus of plants belonging to the family [[Boraginaceae]]. This genus is represented by the single species ''Myosotidium hortensia'', the '''Chatham Islands forget-me-not''', which is [[endemic (ecology)|endemic]] to the [[Chatham Islands]], [[New Zealand]]. |
'''''Myosotidium''''' is a genus of plants belonging to the family [[Boraginaceae]]. This genus is represented by the single species ''Myosotidium hortensia'', the '''Chatham Islands forget-me-not''', which is [[endemic (ecology)|endemic]] to the [[Chatham Islands]], [[New Zealand]]. |
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Though it occurs only on the [[Chatham Islands]], a 2011 DNA study found that its closest relatives are in the Mediterranean, suggesting extremely long distance dispersal.<ref name="Keenanetal2011">2Heenan PB, Mitchell, AD, de Lange PJ, Keeling J, Paterson AD (2010). New Zealand Journal of Botany 48: 83–136.</ref> |
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''Myosotidium hortensia'' is a fleshy [[Herbaceous plant|herb]] with large orbicular somewhat fleshy leaves and bearing numerous blue flowers in the late spring. It is much planted as a garden ornamental flower in New Zealand and elsewhere. |
''Myosotidium hortensia'' is a fleshy [[Herbaceous plant|herb]] with large orbicular somewhat fleshy leaves and bearing numerous blue flowers in the late spring. It is much planted as a garden ornamental flower in New Zealand and elsewhere. |
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Myosotis hortensia Decne.[1] | |
Myosotidium is a genus of plants belonging to the family Boraginaceae. This genus is represented by the single species Myosotidium hortensia, the Chatham Islands forget-me-not, which is endemic to the Chatham Islands, New Zealand.
Though it occurs only on the Chatham Islands, a 2011 DNA study found that its closest relatives are in the Mediterranean, suggesting extremely long distance dispersal.[2]
Myosotidium hortensia is a fleshy herb with large orbicular somewhat fleshy leaves and bearing numerous blue flowers in the late spring. It is much planted as a garden ornamental flower in New Zealand and elsewhere.
References
- ^ "Taxon: Myosotis hortensia Decne". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Area. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
- ^ 2Heenan PB, Mitchell, AD, de Lange PJ, Keeling J, Paterson AD (2010). New Zealand Journal of Botany 48: 83–136.
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