The Latin name for borage is Borago officinalis.
The most commonly used other name is starflower, for the shape of the flowers.
It is also know in various places as: Bugloss, Burrage, Herb of Gladness, and Borak.
Country borage leaf
indian borage
Borago Officinalis
The borage plant is characterised by having star-shaped flowers and this has led to it being commonly known by the name of starflower. This name is also given to an oil which is extracted from the plant's seeds. It follows that borage oil and starflower oil are two names for the same substance.
Borago officinalis, is an annual herb in the Boraginaceae family.
Borage has culinary uses, the raw leaves are reminiscent of cucumber with a prickly texture. Borage blossoms are used as garnish and may be crystallized to decorate cakes.
The leaves, flowers, and seeds of borage have medicinal properties.
Borage isn't cortizone, but helps your body to produce its own cortizone by stimulating the adrenal gland. To get the benefit of borage, you would consume it in a tea or infusion.
leaves and flowers
Garden heliotrope is most commonly referred to as Cherry pie. Other names include: Mary Fox, White Lady, White Queen, Florence Nightingale. Borage sunflower plant
Borage Leaves
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