A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
genus myosotis
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forget-me-nots; scorpion grass
genus myosotis meaning & definition 1 of genus myosotis.
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Genus Myosotis, commonly known as Forget-me-nots, is a type of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. The plants are characterized by small, usually blue, pink, or white, five-petalled flowers. The genus, which is predominantly found in temperate Northern Hemisphere and New Zealand, includes both annual and perennial species, often growing in moist, shady locations. Among the most recognized species in this genus is Myosotis sylvatica, also known as the wood forget-me-not. The genus name myosotis translates to mouses ear, derived from the Greek words mys (mouse) and otis (ear), referring to the shape of the plants leaves.
genus myosotis meaning & definition 2 of genus myosotis.
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