Borage

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This is a pretty kitchen herb, easily grown in a sunny spot in the garden. The leaves and flowers can be added to salads (particularly cucumber salads) adding both flavour and visual appeal. Borage has been described throughout history for its comforting and courage inspiring properties.

The camera recorded the following information in the original image file:

Nikon D1X
    2005/07/10 11:39:50.4
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    1/400 sec - F/18
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    Gerald & Irmgard Carter
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