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White Comfrey - Symphytum orientale

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White Comfrey White Comfrey - Symphytum orientale dylan Kellaway Cres Plant Protection Zone 24 Mar 2024, 4:41 p.m. 18 Mar 2024, 1:41 p.m.
White Comfrey White Comfrey - Symphytum orientale dylan Kellaway Cres Plant Protection Zone 24 Mar 2024, 4:41 p.m. 18 Mar 2024, 1:41 p.m.
White Comfrey White Comfrey - Symphytum orientale dylan Bristol 19 Jan 2025, 12:08 a.m. 16 Jan 2025, 4:48 p.m.
White Comfrey White Comfrey - Symphytum orientale dylan Bristol 19 Jan 2025, 12:08 a.m. 18 Jan 2025, 12:21 p.m.
White Comfrey White Comfrey - Symphytum orientale dylan Bristol 19 Jan 2025, 12:08 a.m. 18 Jan 2025, 12:21 p.m.
White Comfrey White Comfrey - Symphytum orientale dylan Kellaway Cres Plant Protection Zone 19 May 2026, 12:02 a.m. 14 May 2026, 4:08 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread most frequent in East Anglia. Habitat includes: woodland, hedgebanks, roadside verges, wasteland etc. Sometimes occurring as a garden escape. Previously considered to be native but now thought to be a neophyte.

Useful Links:

Naturespot

Online Atlas of the British and Irish Flora

Wikipedia

RHS

Kew

GBIF

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