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Borage

Borago officinalis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Boraginales ›Family: Boraginaceae ›Genus: Borago

About

Borage (/ˈbʌrɪdʒ/, Borago officinalis), also known as a starflower, is an annual herb in the flowering plant family Boraginaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and has naturalized in many other locales. It grows satisfactorily in gardens in the UK climate, remaining in the garden from year to year by self-seeding. The leaves are edible and the plant is grown in gardens for that purpose in some parts of Europe. The plant is also commercially...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Borage?
The scientific name of Borage is Borago officinalis.
What is the conservation status of Borage?
The Borage has a conservation status of NNA.
What kingdom does Borage belong to?
Borage belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Borage belong to?
Borage belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Borage belong to?
Borage belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Borage belong to?
Borage belongs to the order Boraginales.
What family does Borage belong to?
Borage belongs to the family Boraginaceae.
What genus does Borage belong to?
Borage belongs to the genus Borago.