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Bringing Hawke’s Bay’s rare Forget-Me-Not back from the brink

Myosotis petiolata

This New Zealand Geographic feature shares the remarkable story of Myosotis petiolata, an exceptionally rare native forget-me-not found in Hawke’s Bay.

Plant Hawke’s Bay is proud to play a part in the conservation story, our role has been to help propagate and grow this precious species, supporting the collaborative work to return it to suitable sites in the region.

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Forget Me Not
The exquisitely rare native flower that refuses to disappear.
Issue 200, Jul – Aug 2026
New Zealand Geographic

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