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Borage


Borago officinalis
Borage

The cornflower blue, star-shaped flowers and leaves have a sweet cucumber taste. From salads to desserts, the flowers add adorable to everything. A blue like no other and one of the best flowers for garnishing. Freeze in ice cubes for beverages. Borage leaves are also edible and can be added salads, although their fuzzy textured leaves something to be desired, or cooked and used like spinach. Ravioli stuffed with borage is an Italian classic. crystallized

* Pregnant and lactating persons should not consume borage flowers for they can cause milk to flow.

Edible parts:  Blossoms, leaves


Disclaimer: All of the flowers listed here have been researched, however, individuals consuming the blossoms, petals, stems, leaves, or tubers of the plants contained on this website do so entirely at their own risk. Consume only plants that have been organically grown and check for any bugs crawling inside the blossoms. The edible parts of each plant are noted above. The latin name is provided for each specific plant; common plant names can include other plants that are inedible. It is best for pregnant persons or those that have plant allergies to not eat any of these flowers even though we have noted the ones that should definitely be avoided. If in any doubt please consult with your doctor.