Category Archives: Boraginaceae

While checking the progress of the bee orchids this morning I noticed that the re-seeded area where building work has been happening has a thriving population of what looks like young Phacelia tanacetifolia. While this might be an exciting new … Continue reading →

Posted on 2013/05/07 by Alastair Culham | 3 Comments

Not so Boring Boraginaceae

Posted on 2011/11/20 by vk000044

On my journey through campus just after Friends’ Bridge I happened across several clumps of the striking herb Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) in the Boraginaceae family. With around 2000 species in this family the most well known are the lovely Forget-me-not (Myosotis), Borage … Continue reading →

Posted in Boraginaceae, Flowering Plants | 1 Comment