Tuberous comfrey
Symphytum tuberosum
Family: Boraginaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 45-60 cm high and spreads 90-100 cm wide. It forms tubers and keeps growing from year to year. The stems are hairy. The leaves are 25 cm long. The flowers are pale yellow and droop. Long green sepals cover half of the flower.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 5-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Balkans, Bosnia, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, North America, Slovenia, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are used in vegetable soups. The roots are roasted then ground and used as a coffee substitute.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gomoljasti gabez, Salosso, Zuti gavez