Boraginaceae (5)

Boraginaceae, commonly known as the borage or forget-me-not family, is a family of flowering plants that includes about 2,000 species. These plants, which range from herbs to shrubs, are known for their hairy leaves and blue or purple flowers. Notable members include the borage and forget-me-not. Boraginaceae species are characterized by their alternate leaves and coiled flower clusters.

Trivial Name
Borage family
Order
Boraginales
Region
Worldwide
Amount of Species
2,000
Detail, Thalkirchen, Germany, 09/2025
Echium vulgare
Stuttgart, Germany, 06/2021
Myosotis arvensis
Stuttgart, Germany, 04/2021
Omphalodes verna
Tegernsee, Germany, 03/2024
Pulmonaria officinalis
Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, 04/2021
Symphytum asperum