Genus Symphytum (Noun)
Meaning
Comfrey.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Comfrey is a perennial herb belonging to the genus Symphytum, native to Europe and Asia.
- The genus Symphytum includes about 35 species of comfrey, with varying degrees of medicinal properties.
- Comfrey, a plant of the genus Symphytum, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat wounds and broken bones.
- The genus Symphytum is characterized by its hairy leaves and purple flowers, which are typical of comfrey plants.
- Comfrey, specifically the genus Symphytum officinale, has been used as a fertilizer plant due to its high nutrient content.