1. Borage is an annual herbaceous aromatic plant belonging to Borage. The whole plant is densely hairy, with a plant height of 6-1 cm. Stems are straight, hollow, angular and nearly round. Simple leaves alternate, ovate. Cymes, dark blue, with cucumber fragrance, 5 corollas, unisexual flowers, bright yellow stamens, 5. Each flower has 1-4 seeds with black seeds and oblong nuts.
2. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean coast and temperate regions of Asia Minor. Widely cultivated in Europe and North America, introduced and cultivated in jinchang, Gansu Province, China. Sexual preference for cold and mild climate, cold tolerance, plants can tolerate the low temperature of -11℃, but also heat resistance, and can grow and develop normally in the temperature range of 5-3℃. It grows well in sandy loam with deep, loose and fertile soil layer.
3. Borage is a special multi-purpose aromatic plant with multiple functions such as edible, medicinal, ornamental, beauty and health care. Borage can be used as a honey source plant, fresh leaves are used as vegetables in Europe, and fresh and dried leaves can also be used for seasoning stews, soups and drinks.