What is this 5 petals blue wildflower? Zone 7
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4“Zone 7” is about as nondescript as it gets. Please see https://gardening.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/872/for-id-questions-why-should-i-tell-where-in-the-world-a-plant-is-growing. – Stephie Aug 07 '18 at 18:59
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This is borage (Borago officinalis); it is an herb - the flowers taste sweet since there is a drop of nectar available. Some people say the leaves taste like cucumber but they are awfully hairy.
Edit: sometimes people float the flowers in summer drinks, but to do so is terribly spiffy and superfluous.
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1The cucumber flavour is most pronounced in young leaves - which are also less scruffy and better for the kitchen. – Stephie Aug 07 '18 at 18:34
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1I hear it is used as filling for ravioli in some parts of Italy. @Stephie – Aleksandar M Aug 08 '18 at 05:37
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The plant in your photos is an annual wildflower commonly called "borage" or "star flower" of the "forget-me-not" family Boraginaceae. It's scientific name is Borago officinalis. It is an edible plant as well. It originates from the Mediterranean region, but has naturalized elsewhere. Other helpful/descriptive information can be found at the Wikipedia links below.
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