Family: Boraginaceae
common comfrey
[Symphytum officinale subsp. uliginosum L., more...]
Matthew L. Wagner
Richard Bauer
Etymology: Symphytum: ancient Greek name from symphyein for "to cause to grow together," possibly referring to its curative value
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-4' tall forb; stems hairy and winged; taprooted
Leaves: broad, hairy, bases broadly winged; lower stalked, upper stalkless
Flowers: blue to cream, 5-parted, 3/8"-3/4" long, tubular-bell shape, nodding, tube much longer than the lobes, stalks with spreading hairs or bristles; inflorescence a leafless, branched cluster (cyme); blooms June-Aug.
Fruits: black, smooth, shiny nutlet
Habitat: disturbed areas
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-4' tall forb; stems hairy and winged; taprooted
Leaves: broad, hairy, bases broadly winged; lower stalked, upper stalkless
Flowers: blue to cream, 5-parted, 3/8"-3/4" long, tubular-bell shape, nodding, tube much longer than the lobes, stalks with spreading hairs or bristles; inflorescence a leafless, branched cluster (cyme); blooms June-Aug.
Fruits: black, smooth, shiny nutlet
Habitat: disturbed areas
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Richard Bauer
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Dennis W. Woodland
Matthew L. Wagner
Matthew L. Wagner
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Robert Bierman
Kurt Stüber
Botancial Illustration
Botancial Illustration
Botancial Illustration
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