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Symphytum bulbosum

Bulbous Comfrey
Also known as: Symphytum brochum Bory & Chaub. +8 more
  • Symphytum brochum Bory & Chaub.
  • Symphytum bulbosum C.Schimper
  • Symphytum clusii C.C.Gmel.
  • Symphytum filipendulum Bisch.
  • Symphytum macrolepis J.Gay ex Dierb.
  • Symphytum macrolepis J.Gay ex Rchb.
  • Symphytum punctatum Gaudin
  • Symphytum tuberosum subsp. bulbosum (K.F.Schimp.) P.Fourn.
  • Symphytum zeyheri K.F.Schimp.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.

Symphytum bulbosum (commonly known as Bulbous Comfrey) is a rhizomatous plant within the Boraginaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, Corse, France, Greece, Italy, Sardegna, Sicilia, Switzerland, Turkey, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Algeria, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Great Britain

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