Myosotis
/ˌmaɪ.əˈsoʊ.tɪs/noun
A genus of flowering plants commonly known as forget-me-nots.
Did you know?Myosotis was named from Greek for its soft, ear-shaped leaves, not for magic—but its modern “forget-me-not” symbolism made it a lasting emblem of memory and devotion.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
μῦς (mys) + οὖς (ous, gen. ὠτός otos)
“mouse + ear”
Late Latin
Latin
myosotis
“a plant name formed from Greek elements”
16th–18th Century
New Latin
Myosotis
“botanical genus name”
Modern English
English
myosotis
“a genus of small flowering plants, the forget-me-nots”