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Boraginaceae
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Forget-me-not (Myosotis discolor)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Boraginaceae
Subfamilies
  • Boraginoideae
  • Cordioideae
  • Ehretioideae
  • Heliotropioideae
  • Hydrophylloideae
  • Lennooideae

Boraginaceae is a family of around 2000 species, occurring mainly in Europe and Asia, especially in the Mediterranean region. Most of them are herbs, although there are some woody plants. Most of them are grown as ornamental plants, although some are a source of dye or have medicinal uses. The most well-known members of the Family include Forget-me-not (Myosotis), Heliotrope (Heliotropium), the Comfreys (Symphytum), Borage (Borago), and Hound's Tongue (Cynoglossum).

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