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Borago officinalis
Bristly, upright annual. Lower leaves are stalked and in a basal rosette; upper leaves clasp the stem. Flowers five-petalled, 20-25mm across and lilac-blue with dark anthers.
Widespread on cultivated and disturbed land. Appears March-June.
Also called starflower. Has medicinal purpose as well.
Spotted on Mar 27, 2012
Submitted on Mar 30, 2012
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