borage(, native)

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n.


a plant, Pollichiazeylanica, F. v. M., N.O. Boragineae. The so-called Native Borage is not endemic to Australia. In India itis used as a cure for snake bites.

1847. L. Leichhardt, `Overland Expedition,' p. 124:

«The native borage ( Trichodesina zeylanica, R. Br.).»

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