Borage is a tall, hairy annual herb (Boraginaceae family) with star-shaped blue flowers and nettle-like leaves. Its seeds produce a light, cucumber-like oil used in cosmetics and traditional remedies. In culinary contexts, it’s valued for its delicate flavor and decorative blossoms, though the plant’s texture is prickly. The term also refers to the plant’s distinctive, slightly bitter notes when used in infusions or syrups.
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