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wild comfrey

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild comfrey is a lovely plant with big, fuzzy leaves and pretty purple flowers. It grows in fields and along roadsides, making nature look beautiful!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The wild comfrey has delicate bell-shaped flowers, typically pale blue to white, sometimes starting pinkish. Its large, lance-shaped leaves are covered in fine, stiff hairs, giving them a fuzzy texture and a dull green appearance.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBoraginalesFamilyBoraginaceaeGenusAndersonglossum
wild comfrey
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wild comfrey

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Its seeds wear tiny velcro suits to hitch rides on fuzzy animals!

Look closely! Its flowers often start pink and change to blue as they get older!

The plant can drink water from super deep underground with its long roots!

Wild comfrey leaves are covered in soft hairs, making them feel fuzzy to the touch!

Special abilities

Ability

Underground Water Well

This plant has a long, sturdy taproot that dives deep to find water and store nutrients, even in dry spells.

Ability

Hairy Shield

Its leaves are covered in fine, stiff hairs, which help protect it from hungry browsers and reduce water loss.

Measurements & details

Height
30-90 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to early summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

eaten by

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

browses leaves and stems

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumble Bee

Bombus impatiens

buzz pollinates its flowers

depends on

Virginia Opossum

Didelphis virginiana

disperses seeds on its fur

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always look but don't touch plants unless a grown-up says it's okay.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is wild comfrey?

30-90 cm

How wide does wild comfrey spread?

15-30 cm

How big are the flowers on wild comfrey?

0.5-1 cm

When does wild comfrey bloom?

Late spring to early summer

Is wild comfrey edible?

No

Is wild comfrey toxic?

Moderate

What is wild comfrey's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is wild comfrey pollinated?

Insect

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