Borago Collection

Corn salad, Valeriana locusta, purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and borage, Borago officinalis
5856499 Corn salad, Valeriana locusta, purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and borage, Borago officinalis; (add.info.: Corn salad, Valeriana locusta, purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and borage)

Borage (Borago officinalis) watercolour illustration

Borage flower bud (Borago officinalis) near Nice, south of France, June

Blue flowered borage, Borago officinalis
5856678 Blue flowered borage, Borago officinalis by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Blue flowered borage, Borago officinalis)

Common borage, Borago officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1791

Wild houndstongue, Cynoglossum officinalis, and borage, Borago officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Borage, Borago officinalis (Borrago officinalis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 137
Hymenoptera: Odynerus parietinus = Ancistrocerus parietinus (Clear-winged Mason Wasp) [Plant: Borago officinalis (Common Borage)] Date: 1824-39

Macaon
Jimmy Hoffman

Borage (Borago officinalis) in flower with white background, Brechin, Scotland, UK, June

Box, Common, Buxus, Buxus sempervirens
Borage, Borago offinalis, Close up of two blue coloured flowers growing outdoor

Illustration showing a window herb garden

Borage (Borago officinalis), Flower

Borage, Borago officinalis.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamiltons Culpepers English Family Physician 1792

Parts of fructification in borage 1, pea 2, 3, snapdragon 5, and sweet pea 4.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures

Picture No. 11807127
Borage seed head, Norfolk UK Date:

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Brown Owl-sitting on a stump, Czech Republic Date:

Picture No. 11807058
Borage seed head, Norfolk UK Date:

Picture No. 11807057
Borage seed head, Norfolk UK Date:

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Borage seed head, Norfolk UK Date:

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Long-eared Owl-flying, Gemany Date:

Borage - Borago officinalis (Buglossum) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Borage - Borago officinalis (Buglossum)

Borago officinalis, borage
Folio 59 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Borago Officinalis
COMMON BORAGE

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"Borago: The Beautiful Blue Flowered Herb" Borago officinalis, commonly known as blue flowered borage, is a captivating herb that has been cherished for centuries. With its vibrant blue blossoms and unique medicinal properties, this plant holds a special place in the world of botany. Also referred to as common borage or wild houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinalis), Borago officinalis has long been recognized for its numerous benefits. Its delicate flowers are a sight to behold, attracting bees and other pollinators with their enchanting hue. Curtis British Entomology Plate 137 beautifully captures the essence of this stunning herb. Renowned herbalist Leonhart Fuchs immortalized Borage in his work "De historia stirpium, " showcasing its intricate details and highlighting its significance in traditional medicine. This watercolor illustration serves as a testament to the enduring fascination surrounding this remarkable plant. Found across various regions including Brechin, Scotland, UK, Borage flourishes even against white backgrounds - an emblematic symbol of purity and resilience. Its presence brings joy to gardens while also providing nourishment for beneficial insects. In June near Nice, south of France, one can witness the beauty of Borage through its flower bud stage. These tightly wrapped buds hold promises of future blooms that will grace the landscape with their mesmerizing color palette. The fructification process in Borage is truly fascinating; it resembles peas but possesses distinct characteristics that set it apart from other plants. Each part plays a vital role in ensuring successful reproduction and continuation of this species' lineage. As we delve into the world of botanical wonders like Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens), let us not forget about the allure and importance officinalis. Whether admired for its aesthetic appeal or utilized for its healing properties throughout history by various cultures worldwide – this herb continues to captivate and inspire.