Borago Borago Borago, or borage, is a genus of five species of herbs native to the Mediterranean, with one species, "Borago officinalis" cultivated and naturalized throughout the world. "Borago officinalis" is used medicinally, in companion planting, in cooking and as an oilseed. Cooked stalks are sometimes eaten as a vegetable. The large, hairy leaves taste mildly of cucumber, and star-shaped purple-blue flower are prized for their flavour. The leaves are often added to teas and salads, and the flowers have been added to wine (Borage has had a reputation to give one courage since Roman times). The flowers are highly attractive
Colour guard carry the M1, M-16, FN FAL or Pindad SSD-1 rifle while the colour officer carries his/her sabre. Composition of the Indonesian colour guard unit The Dutch armed forces have similar ranks corresponding to a colour guard, the "vaandrig" and "kornet" (aspirant officers who have not been sworn in yet). Russian colour guards are composed of: Active units, military academies, and guards of honor carry sabers in the color guard, if needed, rifles may be substituted. The same design is used for color guards in countries of the CIS. If there are multiple color guards marching in a parade at the