Cynoglossum amabile

Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Chinese Hound's Tongue

Message of the Flower

Subconscient Remembrance

The Mother’s Comment

Must be purified of all that is useless.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

It is by the constant remembrance that the being is prepared for the full opening. By the opening of the heart the Mother's presence begins to be felt and by the opening to her Power above the Force of the higher consciousness comes down into the body and works there to change the whole nature.

Sri Aurobindo, The Mother with Letters on The Mother: Opening and Presence

Colour

Typically blue, can also be found in shades of pink and white.

Family

Boraginaceae

Cultivars

Limited; primarily grown as species.

Person who named the flower

Stapf & J.R. Drumm.

Flower Size

Small, around 0.5 inches in diameter.

Flower Texture

Slightly rough, typical of Boraginaceae family.

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant.

Leaf Texture

Rough, hairy.

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous plant.

Life Cycle

Annual

Blooming Period

Late spring to summer.

Climate

Adaptable to various climates, prefers temperate regions.

Water Requirements

Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained soil.

Temperature Ranges

Tolerates a range of temperatures.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to common garden pests and diseases.

Pollinators

Attracts bees and other pollinators.

Habitat

Native to Asia, widely cultivated in gardens.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Valued for its attractive blooms in garden settings.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered.

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