Prickly Comfrey
Symphytum asperum

Family: Boraginaceae

What it is like

A bush. It grows 1.2-1.5 m high and spreads 1.5-2 m wide. The leaves are oval and have bristles. The leaves are 25 cm long. The flowers are tube shaped and 18 mm long. The start pink but turn blue.

There are about 25-35 Symphytum species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 5-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Britain, Caucasus, Europe, Fiji, India, Iran, Middle East, Pacific

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Rough comfrey, Soft Comfrey

Synonyms

Symphytum asperrimum Donn. ex Sims;