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comfrey

DEFINITIONS OF: comfrey

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n perennial herbs of Europe and Iran; make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas

Synonyms:
cumfrey
Types:
Symphytum officinale, boneset, common comfrey
European herb having small white, pink or purple flowers; naturalized as a weed in North America
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

n leaves make a popular tisane; young leaves used in salads or cooked

Synonyms:
healing herb
Type of:
herb
aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
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