Boraginaceous

/ˌbɔːrəˌdʒɪˈneɪʃəs/ adjective

Definition

Belonging to or relating to the Boraginaceae family of flowering plants, which includes forget-me-nots, borage, and comfrey.

Etymology

From 'Boraginaceae' (the plant family name, from Latin 'borago' + '-aceae,' the botanical suffix for plant families) + '-ous' (adjective suffix).

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Borage flowers are edible and actually taste like cucumber—they've been used in herbal medicine for 1000 years, yet most people have never tasted one even though they're completely safe!

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