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Crimean Comfrey

Symphytum tauricum

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Plant Profile

Flowering Months:
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Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Boraginaceae (Borage)
Also in this family:
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Alkanet, Alpine Forget-me-not, Blue-eyed Mary, Borage, Bugloss, Bulbous Comfrey, Bur Forget-me-not, Caucasian Comfrey, Changing Forget-me-not, Common Comfrey, Common Fiddleneck, Common Gromwell, Common Lungwort, Corn Gromwell, Creeping Comfrey, Creeping Forget-me-not, Early Forget-me-not, False Alkanet, Field Forget-me-not, Garden Anchusa, German Madwort, Green Alkanet, Green Houndstongue, Hidcote Blue Comfrey, Houndstongue, Mawson's Lungwort, Narrow-leaved Lungwort, Norfolk Comfrey, Oysterplant, Pale Forget-me-not, Purple Gromwell, Purple Viper's Bugloss, Red Lungwort, Rough Comfrey, Russian Comfrey, Scarce Fiddleneck, Siberian Bugloss, Slender Borage, Suffolk Lungwort, Tansy-leaved Phacelia, Tuberous Comfrey, Tufted Forget-me-not, Viper's Bugloss, Water Forget-me-not, White Comfrey, White Forget-me-not, Wood Forget-me-not, Yellow Alkanet
Type:
Flower
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Maximum Size:
40 centimetres tall
Habitats:
Roadsides, woodland.

Flower:
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Yellow, 5 petals
 
The tubular flowers are pale yellow. Flowers appear together in clusters.
Fruit:
The fruit is a dark brownish-black, 4-sectioned nutlet.
Leaves:
Dark green, crinkled, broadly lance-shaped, pointed leaves. The stems leaves are sometimes stalked. Crimean Comfrey can be found growing wild in Cambridgeshire.
Other Names:
Crimson Comfrey.
Frequency (UK):
Rarely seen  

Similar Species

Tuberous Comfrey

Other Information

Summary

Crimean Comfrey, Symphytum tauricum, is an endangered species of comfrey native to the Crimean peninsula. It is a perennial herb growing to a height of about 40 cm, with large oval leaves and white flowers. The plant grows in dry, rocky and sandy habitats and is threatened by overgrazing and habitat destruction. It is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN Red List.

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Crimean Comfrey, Symphytum tauricum, is a species of flowering plant native to the Crimean Peninsula. It is a member of the Boraginaceae family and is closely related to common comfrey (Symphytum officinale). Crimean comfrey is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall, with lance-shaped leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers.

The plant has a long history of medicinal use, dating back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. It has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including skin irritations, wounds, and digestive issues. It is also commonly used in herbal remedies to reduce inflammation and promote healing.

In folk medicine, Crimean comfrey is thought to have anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, and anti-diabetic properties. It has also been used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including psoriasis, eczema, and acne.

The plant is rich in a variety of compounds, including allantoin, rosmarinic acid, and various tannins, which are thought to be responsible for its medicinal properties. It is also rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc, which are important for overall health.

As a dietary supplement, Crimean comfrey is often used to promote digestive health, reduce inflammation, and improve skin health. It is also used to treat respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema.

Overall, Crimean comfrey is an important medicinal plant with a long history of use. Its wide range of medicinal properties make it a valuable addition to any herbal remedy cabinet. If you are looking for an all-natural way to improve your health, consider giving Crimean comfrey a try!