
Common comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Common comfrey, also known as Cultivated Comfrey , Comfrey, Blue-Flowered Common Comfrey, Bruisewort, Knitbone
Common comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is a perennial flowering plant indigenous to Europe. Predominantly seen in Ireland and Britain, it thrives in diverse conditions, ranging from wet soils to drought-prone areas. Notably, it can regenerate from just a small root fragment left in the ground. However, it is important to note that common comfrey is toxic if consumed.
Key Facts About Common comfrey
Attributes of Common comfrey
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 90 cm
Spread
25 cm to 75 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1.3 cm
Flower Color
Pink Purple White Cream Blue Violet
Scientific Classification of Common comfrey
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Boraginales
Family
Borage
Genus
Comfrey
Species
Common comfrey
Toxicity
ingestion, physical contact with sap