Comfrey Science Education
Common Name
Comfrey, Common comfrey, Healing herb, Boneset
- Habitat
- Comfrey is a perennial plant found in moist grasslands in western Asia, Europe, and North America. The hardy plant can grow to a height of 1–3 ft (0.3–0.9 m). It is a perennial herb with a black, turnip-like root and large, hairy broad leaves that bears small bell-shaped flowers of various colours, typically cream or purplish, which may be striped.
- Care
- Comfrey grows readily with adequate water and sun. Will spread if not in a container.
- Location
- Plant in an area that will allow for plant to spread over the years.
- Observation
- Makes excellent compost, can yield three cuttings per season.
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Botany
- Scientific study of plants. Botanical research increase and improve our supply of medicines, foods, fibers, building materials, and other plant products.
- Biology
- Life Science, Biochemistry, Bilogical Sciences, Biology, Plant Biology, Microbiology, Entomology.
- Conservation
- Not considered to be threatened.
- Resource
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