A plant with fuzzy leaves and delicate blue or pink flowers, commonly grown in herb gardens and known for its cucumber-like flavor, often used in cooking and herbal remedies.
From Old French 'bourrache,' possibly derived from Arabic 'abū al-gharāsh,' meaning 'father of sweat'; the plant was used in medieval times to treat fevers and promote sweating.
Borage flowers are edible and beloved by bees and other pollinators—beekeepers prize borage because its long blooming season provides reliable nectar, and honey made from borage flowers is considered exceptionally high quality, commanding premium prices from honey lovers.
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