Over the past two decades, this charming little plant has grown ambitious. It began as a rare occurrence; now it is a common and nearly ubiquitous weed. Father Pitt does not pretend to explain the phenomenon; he merely observes it. These plants were blooming in the Kane Woods Nature Area in Scott Township.
For a description of the species, see the Myosotis laxa reference page.
As we have mentioned before, this species is in an oddly expansive mood lately. A decade or two ago it was uncommon, but now it is all over city sidewalks and yards. It is a perfect miniature of the common garden Forget-Me-Not—a beautiful flower close up, though likely to be missed on account of its diminutive size. These plants were blooming in Beechview in late May.
For a fuller description, see the Myosotis laxa reference page.
