2,835 observations
Russian Comfrey
Symphytum × uplandicum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Boraginales ›Family: Boraginaceae ›Genus: Symphytum
About
Symphytum is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. There are up to 35 species, known by the common name comfrey (pronounced /ˈkʌmfri/). Some species and hybrids, particularly S. officinale and S. × uplandicum, are used in gardening and herbal medicine. They are not to be confused with Andersonglossum virginianum, known as wild comfrey, another member of the borage family.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Russian Comfrey is Symphytum × uplandicum.
- Russian Comfrey belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Russian Comfrey belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Russian Comfrey belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Russian Comfrey belongs to the order Boraginales.
- Russian Comfrey belongs to the family Boraginaceae.
- Russian Comfrey belongs to the genus Symphytum.