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Comfrey
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Comfrey
Comfrey
Comfrey (Symphytum)
Creeping Comfrey is a perennial, herbaceous plant that reaches heights of growth of 15 to 40 centimeters. The plant forms a not knollig thickened and largely resting on the substrate rhizome. There are creeping or ascending sterile as well as more or less upright flowering shoots. The calyx is 3 to 6 millimeters long.
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Attributes of Comfrey

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Scientific Classification of Comfrey

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Distribution of Comfrey

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Exploring the Comfrey Plants

7 most common species:
Symphytum officinale
Common comfrey
Common comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe. It is most commonly found in Ireland and Britain and can grow in a variety of environments, from moist soil to areas affected by drought. Interestingly, it can grow even after being removed if even a small piece of root is left in the soil. The common comfrey is toxic if ingested.
Symphytum tuberosum
Tuberous comfrey
Tuberous comfrey (Symphytum tuberosum) is a hardy plant found throughout Europe and introduced in western North America. Its leaves are slightly hairy and the fragrant flowers attract multiple types of bees. The leaves are mildly toxic when raw, but can be safely eaten if cooked. The root is also consumable, but is typically roasted, ground, and used as an alternative to coffee.
Symphytum uplandicum
Russian Comfrey
Russian Comfrey (Symphytum uplandicum) is a hybrid plant that occurs naturally in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia. It is cultivated as an ornamental in gardens, most commonly used for shady borders. It has very large leaves and blue, bell-shaped flowers. It can spread aggressively through creeping roots.
Symphytum asperum
Prickly comfrey
Symphytum asperum is a flowering plant of the genus Symphytum in the family Boraginaceae. Common names include rough comfrey and prickly comfrey. It is native to Asia and it is known in Europe and North America as an introduced species and sometimes a weed.
Symphytum orientale
White comfrey
Oriental comfrey is a herbaceous plant that can grow up to one meter tall and has a bushy habit. Its alternate leaves embossed oval-lanceolate are abundantly covered with stiff hairs. They have a short petiole and are not decurrent. Its white or azure flowers arranged in corymbiform panicles at the top of the branches flower on from spring to summer.
Symphytum caucasicum
Caucasian comfrey
Caucasian comfrey is a robust, clumping perennial notable for its pointed, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and towering clusters of bell-shaped blue flowers. Flourishing in moist, but well-drained soils, caucasian comfrey forms a lush mound reaching a height of up to 60 cm, its deep taproots aiding drought resistance. Its blooms, a magnet for bees, appear predominantly in spring.
Symphytum grandiflorum
Comfrey
Comfrey is a fascinating plant with a diverse range of uses. Its vibrant flowers and unique scent make it a popular choice in gardens, attracting a variety of insects and birds. However, it is important to note that the comfrey should be handled with caution, as some species can be toxic if ingested. With its stunning blooms and multiple uses, this plant is a true standout in any garden.
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
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Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
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Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
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Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Comfrey
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Comfrey
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Comfrey
Comfrey
Comfrey
Symphytum
Creeping Comfrey is a perennial, herbaceous plant that reaches heights of growth of 15 to 40 centimeters. The plant forms a not knollig thickened and largely resting on the substrate rhizome. There are creeping or ascending sterile as well as more or less upright flowering shoots. The calyx is 3 to 6 millimeters long.
Lifespan
Lifespan
Perennial
info

Key Facts About Comfrey

Attributes of Comfrey

Leaf type
Deciduous

Scientific Classification of Comfrey

distribution

Distribution of Comfrey

Distribution Map of Comfrey

distribution map
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
species

Exploring the Comfrey Plants

7 most common species:
Symphytum officinale
Common comfrey
Common comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe. It is most commonly found in Ireland and Britain and can grow in a variety of environments, from moist soil to areas affected by drought. Interestingly, it can grow even after being removed if even a small piece of root is left in the soil. The common comfrey is toxic if ingested.
Symphytum tuberosum
Tuberous comfrey
Tuberous comfrey (Symphytum tuberosum) is a hardy plant found throughout Europe and introduced in western North America. Its leaves are slightly hairy and the fragrant flowers attract multiple types of bees. The leaves are mildly toxic when raw, but can be safely eaten if cooked. The root is also consumable, but is typically roasted, ground, and used as an alternative to coffee.
Symphytum uplandicum
Russian Comfrey
Russian Comfrey (Symphytum uplandicum) is a hybrid plant that occurs naturally in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia. It is cultivated as an ornamental in gardens, most commonly used for shady borders. It has very large leaves and blue, bell-shaped flowers. It can spread aggressively through creeping roots.
Symphytum asperum
Prickly comfrey
Symphytum asperum is a flowering plant of the genus Symphytum in the family Boraginaceae. Common names include rough comfrey and prickly comfrey. It is native to Asia and it is known in Europe and North America as an introduced species and sometimes a weed.
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popular genus

More Popular Genus

Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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