9.08.2012

Borago officinalis

Borage - Boraginaceae - annual - Syria - height 1m - bristly hairs stems + foliage - alternate leaves - blue sometimes pink or white flowers - culinary / medicinal uses - edible cucumber taste flower honey taste originally used in Pimms - companion plant for tomatos legumes brassicas strawberries - June to October blooms - bee pollinated - sun part shade - drought tolerant

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