Editing Borage (section)

== Characteristics ==

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=== Physical Characteristics ===

* '''Leaves and Stems''': Borage has hairy, oblong leaves that are typically 5–15 cm long and alternate on the stem. The stems are bristly and can grow up to 60 cm tall<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borage</ref>.
* '''Flowers''': The plant produces blue, star-shaped flowers, though pink and white varieties are also cultivated. These flowers are often used as a garnish or in salads<ref>https://washcoll.edu/learn-by-doing/lifelong-learning/plants/boraginaceae/borago-officinalis.php</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borage</ref>.
* '''Growth Habit''': Borage has an indeterminate growth habit and can be invasive in some regions<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borage</ref>.

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=== Growing Conditions ===

* '''Soil and pH''': It thrives in well-draining soils with a pH range of 4.8-8.3 and prefers full sun to partial shade<ref>https://washcoll.edu/learn-by-doing/lifelong-learning/plants/boraginaceae/borago-officinalis.php</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Borage is an annual plant that self-sows prolifically<ref>https://ahpa.org/herbs_in_history_borage</ref>.

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