Borraja: Spanish name for Borage, or Starflower.
I'm surprised of all the medicinal plats my Mom has now!
She has many plants that I only had heard about it.
But now I seen them, have touch them and even taken a picture of them!
She has many plants that I only had heard about it.
But now I seen them, have touch them and even taken a picture of them!
One of those plant is borage.
I only have memories about this plant.
I Remember when I was a kid and got a cold my mom would say:
"Te voy a hacer un tee de borraga, mija." (I will make a tea of borage, my daughter.)
I forgot if it worked that was a loong time ago. :)
I did some goggling on it, and found out that it's a medicinal plant also used for
inflammation, eczema, and arthritis.
And that is edible. It can be used in salads, it will taste like cucumber. Who knew!
inflammation, eczema, and arthritis.
And that is edible. It can be used in salads, it will taste like cucumber. Who knew!
I like how blue flowers look among the summer blooming plants,
that's why I have grown a plant called Balloon Flower.
I will try to find borage for my garden too. I also found out that it attracts bees and humming birds.
Pictures taken on December 2013, at El Estado de Mexico, Mexico.
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that's why I have grown a plant called Balloon Flower.
I will try to find borage for my garden too. I also found out that it attracts bees and humming birds.
Pictures taken on December 2013, at El Estado de Mexico, Mexico.
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Such a beautiful blue plant, God did create many medicinal plants for us to use.
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Hi Leticia,
ReplyDeleteYou have a wise mother. This is a beautiful blue bloom.
You'll have to plan another trip to Florida, the Sunshine state.
Happy 1st Blue Monday!
lovely blue flowers
ReplyDeletePretty flower!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Debbie
What a lovely blue color. The leaves look very much like our CO thistle. I use some medicinal plants as well - the arnica flower is very good for bruising.
ReplyDeleteNever cease to be amazed about all the medicinal uses plants have! Great capture of this pretty one - the buds as well as the flowers! Thank you for commenting on my previous post:)
ReplyDeleteLa flor es preciosa. Y está buena con patatas y en ensaladas;)
ReplyDeleteUn beso.
what a beautiful blue plant, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThis is very beautiful! I've never seen a blue star flower before. I'm so happy I see one here in your page :)
ReplyDeleteI like how deep blue is the color of the flower. That is beautiful and would love to have it in my garden.
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