Borage
Botanical Name: Borago officinalis
Family Name: Boraginaceae
Plant Description: Herb with star-shaped blue flowers and fuzzy leaves
Ecosystem: Gardens, wild fields
Size: 30–70 cm
Shape: Upright with soft stems
Geographical Origin: Mediterranean
Current Distribution: Widely naturalised
Flower Shapes and Colours: Star-shaped blue (sometimes pink/purple)
Seed Types and Size: Small, black, oval seeds
Uses: Culinary, medicinal, pollinator plant
Parts Used: Leaves, flowers, seeds
Medicinal Uses: Supports adrenal function, reduces inflammation
Planetary Influences: Jupiter
Metaphysical Uses: Courage, optimism
Elemental Association: Air