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Boraginaceae
Symphytum

not marked as a favorite taxon *Symphytum officinale Linnaeus. Common name: Common Comfrey, Garden Comfrey. Phenology: Jun-Aug. Habitat: Disturbed areas, escaping from horticultural use. Distribution: Native of Europe.

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Origin/Endemic status: Europe

Other Comments: Symphytum is a traditional "medicinal herb", but recent evidence suggests that it can cause dangerous (even fatal) liver damage.

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, G, GrPl, Il, K4, Mi, NE, NY, Pa, S, Tat, Va, WV, Al-Shehbaz (1991); = n/a — RAB; > Symphytum officinale L. — F; > Symphytum uliginosum A.Kern. — F. Basionym: Symphytum officinale L. 1753

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