Borage
(noun)
A plant of the forget-me-not family, with blue flowers and hairy leaves, native to the Mediterranean region.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french borrache, of unknown origin.
Examples:
- The Borage plant is a beautiful blue-flowering plant that is often used in gardens.
- Borage is a medicinal herb that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments.
- Borage is a good companion plant for tomatoes, as it is said to improve their growth and flavor.
- Borage is also used as a culinary herb and its leaves and flowers are edible and have a cucumber-like flavor.
- Borage is an annual plant that can grow up to 60cm tall and it prefers full sun and well-drained soil.