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Borago officinalis

Family : BORAGINACEAE (Borage Family)
Common Name (UK) : Borage
Common Name (DE) : Borretsch
Common Name (FR) : Bourrache officinale
Habitat : rubble, embankments, cultivated land
Remarks : The Common Borage is a hardy annual plant coming originally from Aleppo but now naturalized in most parts of Europe.It has long been grown freely in kitchen gardens, both for its uses as a herb and for the sake of its flowers, which yield excellent honey. (from Botanical.com)
First appearing : April
Abundance :

  • Photo Date : April 2, 2010
  • Location :Corniglia, Parco Nazionale Delle Cinque Terre, Italy.
    N44° 07.267' E9° 42.693'
  • Photo Date : April 2, 2010
  • Location :Corniglia, Parco Nazionale Delle Cinque Terre, Italy.
    N44° 07.267' E9° 42.693'