comfrey

Noun
  1. Perennial herbs of Europe and Iran;
    Make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas (synset 112843529)
    is a type of: herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
    subtypes: boneset, common comfrey, symphytum officinale - European herb having small white, pink or purple flowers; naturalized as a weed in North America
    belongs to: genus symphytum, symphytum - comfrey
    same as: cumfrey
  2. Leaves make a popular tisane;
    Young leaves used in salads or cooked (synset 107833136)
    is a type of: herb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
    is a part of: boneset, common comfrey, symphytum officinale - European herb having small white, pink or purple flowers; naturalized as a weed in North America
    same as: healing herb

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