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A family of herbs, shrubs, or trees (order Polemoniales) of wide distribution distinguished mainly by circinate inflorescence and nutlike fruit. Commonly known as the forget-me-not family.
Source note(s)
Berry, Paul E.. "Boraginaceae". Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Dec. 2014, https://www.britannica.com/plant/Boraginaceae. Accessed 15 August 2026.
“Boraginaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Boraginaceae. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.
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Hierarchical terms
Boraginaceae
NT Eritrichium
Equivalent terms
Boraginaceae
UF Borage