Boraginaceae Collection

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) queen nectaring on Comfrey (Symphytum Hidcote Pink ) flowers. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. March

Large blue alkanet (Anchusa azurea) in flower with an Eschers blue butterfly (Polyommatus escheri) Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Illustration, Borago officinalis, Borage, blue star-like flowers with large elongaged leaves

Cordia sebestena, geiger tree
Engraving from Natural History of Jamaica Tab 164 by Sir Hans Sloane. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Illustration of Cerinthe glabra (Smooth honeywort), tubular yellow flowers on single stem

Wood forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) flowers, yellow corollas on fresher flowers. In damp woodland, Surrey, England, UK. May

Portugal, Madeira, Funchal, Echium candicans known as Pride Of Madeira in Parque Ecologico do Funchal

Tajinaste rojo (Echium wildpretii), Teide National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Canary Islands. Endemic

Prickly comfrey (Symphytum asperum), flowers open red and change to blue. Caucasus, Russia. June

Forget-me-not flowers (Myosotis arvensis) on woodland floor, Norfolk, England, UK, March

Summer Forget-me-not (Anchusa azurea) in flower, Chania, Crete, April

Borage (Borago officinalis) flowers, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Vipers Bugloss or Blueweed -Echium vulgare-, flowering, wild plant, Germany, Europe

Borage (Borago officinalis) watercolour illustration

Welsh poppies (Papaver cambricum) and Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica). Kaleidoscopic montage

Prophet flowers (Arnebia pulchra) with dark spots that act as nectar guides. Caucasus, Russia. June

Fairy fern (Azolla filiculoides) and Water forget me not (Myosotis scorpioides) in frozen garden pond. Surrey, England, UK. January

Three metre tall Mount Teide bugloss / Tower of jewels / Red Tajinaste (Echium wildpretii) flowering beside Teide wallflowers (Erysimum scoparium) on misty mountainside, Teide National Park

Borage flower bud (Borago officinalis) near Nice, south of France, June

Black veined white butterfly (Aporia crataegi) feeding on Vipers bugloss (Echium vulgare) Lagadin region, Lake Ohrid, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Yellow springtails (Symphypleona) on Forget-me-not flower (Myosotis) Zillertal Alps, Austria, July

Red-footed booby (Sula sula) perched on Palo santo tree (Bursera graveolens), with flowering Yellow cordia (Cordia lutea) in background. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) recently reintroduced to Santiago island where it had become extinct, feeding on Yellow cordia (Cordia lutea) leaves, Santiago Island, Galapagos

Darwins medium ground finch (Geospiza fortis) feeding on wild seeds (Tournefortia sp), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Red giant tajinaste / Mount Teide bugloss / Towers of jewels (Echium wildpretii) close up of flowers, Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Smooth Honeywort (Cerinthe alpina, Cerinthe glabra subsp. glabra) (colour litho)
2639251 Smooth Honeywort (Cerinthe alpina, Cerinthe glabra subsp. glabra) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arctic forget-me-not (Eritrichium nanum, Eritrichium Terglouense) (colour litho)
2639253 Arctic forget-me-not (Eritrichium nanum, Eritrichium Terglouense) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alpine Forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris, Myosotis silvatica) (colour litho)
2639252 Alpine Forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris, Myosotis silvatica) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Honeybee (Apis melifera) visiting Tajinaste rojo (Echium wildpretii), is an endemic Tenerife plant. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Smeathmans Furrow Bee (Lasioglossum smeathmanellum) harvesting Lacy phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, May

Blackpoll warbler (Setophaga striata) male perched on Mexican olive (Cordia boissieri). South Padre Island, Texas, USA

For get me nots (Myosotis sylvatica). Kaleidoscopic montage

Red campion (Silene dioica) and Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica). Kaleidoscopic montage

Borage (Borago officinalis) in flower with white background, Brechin, Scotland, UK, June

Early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) feeding on Green alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. May

Common carder bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum) visiting Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, April

Small white butterfly (Pieris rapae) on vipers bugloss (Echium vulgare). Kent, UK. July

Alkanet flowers (Anchusa azurea) Prado del Rey, Cadiz, Spain, April

Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias croceus) feeding on Vipers bugloss (Echium vulgare) Lagadin region, Lake Ohrid, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Pride of Maderia (Echium candicans) in flower, Madeira, March 2009

Pride of Maderia (Echium candicans) flowers, Madeira, March 2009

Red giant tajinaste / Mount Teide blugloss (Echium wildpretii) flowers, Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands, May 2009

Red giant tajinaste / Mount Teide bugloss (Echium wildpretii) flowering, Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands, May 2009

Narrow leaved bugloss (Echium angustifolium) and Harestail grass (Lagurus ovatus) Mochlos, Crete, Greece, April 2009

Alpine forget-me-not (Myosotis asiatica) in flower, Liechtenstein, June 2009

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"Boraginaceae: A Colorful Tapestry of Nature's Beauty" In the enchanting world of Boraginaceae, nature unveils a breathtaking display of vibrant colors and intricate designs. From the elegant Garden bumblebee queen delicately nectaring on Comfrey's sweet blossoms to the majestic Large blue alkanet adorned with an Eschers blue butterfly, this family of plants captivates our senses. One cannot help but be mesmerized by the star-like flowers and elongated leaves of Borage, also known as Borago officinalis. Its azure petals seem to mirror the clear skies above, while its foliage stands tall like guardians protecting its delicate blooms. Cordia sebestena, commonly called geiger tree, adds a fiery touch to this botanical symphony. With its striking red-orange blossoms contrasting against lush greenery, it is impossible not to be drawn towards its radiant beauty. As we explore further into this floral wonderland, Cerinthe glabra greets us with tubular yellow flowers adorning a single stem. Their unique shape and color serve as an invitation for pollinators seeking nourishment in their honey-scented embrace. Wood forget-me-nots grace the woodland floor with their dainty presence. Their yellow corollas bring warmth and cheerfulness amidst fresh foliage, reminding us that even in nature's smallest details lies immense beauty waiting to be discovered. Traveling across continents brings us to Madeira's Parque Ecologico where Echium candicans proudly stands tall as Pride Of Madeira. Its regal purple spikes attract curious visitors from all corners of the globe who marvel at its magnificence against a backdrop of blooming Yellow cordia trees. The Galapagos Islands reveal yet another fascinating sight - a Red-footed booby perched gracefully on a Palo santo tree while flowering Yellow cordia paints a picturesque scene in the background.