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Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis alpestris)
Native 📍 Southcentral & Interior Alaska

Forget-Me-Not

Myosotis alpestris

Alaska's State Flower, adopted in 1917. These tiny, brilliant blue blooms with yellow centers blanket alpine meadows in early summer. A symbol of Alaska's wild beauty and the resilience of life at northern latitudes.

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Wildlife Relationships

🐝 Native bees🐝 Butterflies🐝 Small beetles

Pollinator Support: Good — important early nectar source for native bees

Traditional & Medicinal Uses

  • Symbol of remembrance and Alaska identity
  • Featured in Alaska state emblems

* Traditional knowledge shared respectfully. Always consult experts before consuming wild plants.

Growing in Alaska

Cool, moist soils. Partial shade to full sun. Excellent in rock gardens and alpine settings.