Borage facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Borage |
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| Borage flower | |
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(unplaced)
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Borago
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B. officinalis
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| Borago officinalis |
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Borage, also known as starflower, is a cool plant that grows every year. It's a type of herb that people use for many things. Its flowers are usually a beautiful blue color. Sometimes, you might see pink or even white borage flowers too!
Each borage flower has five narrow petals that look like little triangles. These flowers are often called "perfect" because they have both male and female parts.
Cooking with Borage
Borage is not just pretty; it's also tasty! It has a fresh cucumber-like taste. This makes it a great addition to salads. You can also use it as a garnish to make your food look extra special.
The borage flower itself has a sweet taste, a bit like honey. It's one of the few natural foods that are truly blue. Because of its unique color and taste, the flowers are often used to decorate desserts.
Images for kids
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B. officinalis
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A white-flower cultivar
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Two blossoms - the younger one is pink, the older blue.
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In Aragonese cuisine, borage boiled and sautéed with garlic is served with potatoes.
See also
In Spanish: Borraja para niños
