Myosotis monroi
| Myosotis monroi | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Boraginales |
| Family: | Boraginaceae |
| Genus: | Myosotis |
| Species: | M. monroi |
| Binomial name | |
| Myosotis monroi Cheeseman | |
Myosotis monroi is a naturally uncommon plant in New Zealand. Its name means "mouse-eared" and it is more commonly known as Monro's forget me not.
Myosotis belongs to the family Boraginaceae . It has a cymose inflorescence with flowers mainly yellow in colour.
Conservation
Not threatened. This species qualifies as Range Restricted because it is a narrow range, ultramafic endemic. It is locally common within its only known habitats which due to the substrate toxicity are largely, naturally free of weeds.[1]
References
- ↑ "Myosotis monroi | New Zealand Plant Conservation Network". www.nzpcn.org.nz. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
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