Borago. Cucumber Grass, Borage. Blue Borage, Star Flower In The Garden, In Back-light. Growing Borago Officinalis Flower Borago B Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Borago - common name borage, is a genus of two species of herbs with large, hairy leaves that taste mildly of cucumber, and star-shaped purple-blue flowers which are prized for their flavour. Borage Borago officinalis in the garden Blue borage, star flower in the garden, in back-light. Flowers and buds of cucumber grass on a blurry background and a bee. Flowers from the borage herb, also known as starflower. Borage originated in the Mediterranean but grows readily in many parts of the world. An annual plant it self seeds readily and is a favourite of bees. Used as a herb and medicinal plant it also is commercially grown for its oil. Close-up or Borage Starflower, a European plant sometimes used in salads. It has a flavor similar to that of cucumber.