Boraginaceae
Synonyms
Alkanna
Alkannas
Anchusa
Anchusas
Arnebia
Arnebias
Cynoglossum
Cynoglossums
Ehretia
Ehretias
Onosma
Onosmas
Tournefortia
Tournefortias
The Borage plant family is in the class Magnoliopsida, subclass Asteridae, order Lamiales. It is characterized by hairy foliage, usually alternate and simple; flowers are funnel-shaped or tubular. Some of the species contain PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS.