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The genus was originally described by Carl Linnaeus. The type species is Myosotis scorpioides. Myosotis species are annual or perennial, herbaceous, flowering plants with penta merous actinomorphic flowers with five sepals and petals. [3] Flowers are typically 1cm in diameter or less, flatly faced, coloured blue, pink, white or yellow with yellow centres and borne on scorpioid cymes. Their foliage is alternate, and their roots are generally diffuse. They typically flower in spring or soon after the melting of snow in alpine ecosystems. It is also used in Germany to commemorate the fallen soldiers of the world wars in a similar manner to the use of remembrance poppies in the UK. [ citation needed] Interesting Fact: During the 16th century, the flower was commonly called mouse ear—but thankfully the name was eventually changed to forget-me-not by the 19th century. Also, it shouldn’t be confused with its relative plants – Italian and Siberian bugloss, dubbed the false forget-me-nots, as they also have vivid blue flowers.
Since these blooms are a symbol of faithfulness and love, they’re an ideal present for anniversaries, engagement, Valentine’s Day, and any romantic celebration. A bouquet of forget-me-nots can also be a thoughtful birthday gift, a token of friendship, or even a sentimental going away gift. You’re simply saying, “Remember me forever.” Information about the Masonic tradition surrounding the blue forget me not amounts to very little. It is true that the flower was used by some German Masons about 1926, and it appears likely that in March 1938 some of them did wear it again as a Nazi badge, even though by an extraordinary coincidence, it had been chosen as a Masonic emblem twelve years earlier. It is likely not true that it was ever worn after March 1938 as a secret mean of recognition. Lets keep it at that and let us admit to the Masonic Brotherhood of the blue Forget Me Not and thus did a simple flower blossom forth into a symbol of the fraternity, and become perhaps the most widely worn emblem among Freemasons in Germany. Forget-me-nots have been featured in many poems, novels and epics. In The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, forget-me-nots were described as something beautiful and unpretending. In Emblems and as State Flower Myosotic arvensis– from the Greek, meaning “Mouse’s Ear,” after the shape of its five petals. These little blue flowers are perennials, springing up again year after year. They grow widely in Europe, Asia, America, even as far as New Zealand. In most languages, however, this flower is known by its much more common name; the forget-me-not.The Story Behind Forget Me Not Emblem!". Masonic Network Blog. 11 December 2009. Archived from the original on 4 April 2019 . Retrieved 21 July 2019. It was a symbol that masonry, like the flower itself, was not dead, but had merely gone dormant to weather the decade long winter. It was a symbol to its members not to forget each other, or their masonic vows, until spring had come again and the blue of masonry could flourish once more. The cornerstone (also ‘foundation’ or ‘setting’ stone) is the first stone to be set in the construction of the foundations of a building; every other stone is set in reference to this.
The All-Seeing Eye of God, also known as the Eye of Providence, is a representation of the divine providence in which the eye of God watches over humanity. It frequently portrays an eye that is enclosed in a triangle and surrounded by rays of light or splendour.These flowers are just some of the few flowers that can boast a truly blue color, though they can also be seen in white and pink, with yellow centers. Forget-me-nots thrive in moist places, even on waste grounds and roadsides. While the M. sylvatica variety grows in the mountain grasslands and woodlands, the M. scorpioides is commonly found near ponds and streams. What are the origins of the Chain of Union? And how did they come about ? The answers may surprise some members as W Brother Andrew Hammer investigates, author of Observing the Craft: The Pursuit of Excellence in Masonic Labour and Observance. In Masonic rituals, Jacob’s ladder is understood as a stairway, a passage from this world to the Heavens. Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Exodus 3:5
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