Symphytum Collection

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) queen nectaring on Comfrey (Symphytum Hidcote Pink ) flowers. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. March

Common comfrey, Symphytum officinale
5855848 Common comfrey, Symphytum officinale; (add.info.: Common comfrey, Symphytum officinale. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Prickly comfrey (Symphytum asperum), flowers open red and change to blue. Caucasus, Russia. June

Common comfrey, Symphytum officinale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Comfrey species, Symphytum officinale, and scabious, Scabiosa atropurpurea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Comfrey, Symphytum officinale, and savory, Satureja subspicata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Comfrey, Symphytum officinale (foliis luteo-marginatis) with yellow-edged leaves. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Taurian comfrey, Symphytum tauricum. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1816

True comfrey, Symphytum officinale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 155
Coleoptera: Melandrya canaliculata (Scarce Melandrya), = Melandrya dubia (doubtfully British) [Plant: Symphytum officinale (Common Comfrey)] Date: 1824-39

Symphytum officinale, common comfrey
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Comfrey (Symphytum)
Foliage, stem and flowers of Comfrey (Symphytum)

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"Symphytum: A Haven for Garden Bumblebees and a Colorful Delight" Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) queen finds solace in the vibrant blooms of Comfrey (Symphytum Hidcote), as its nectar becomes her sweet sustenance. Prickly comfrey (Symphytum asperum) adds an intriguing twist to the garden, with its flowers opening in fiery red hues that gracefully transition into mesmerizing blues. Originating from the Caucasus region in Russia, this Comfrey species enchants all who behold it. In another corner of nature's canvas lies Common comfrey, Symphytum officinale, a versatile plant known for its medicinal properties. Its presence alongside savory creates an enchanting blend of scents and flavors that captivates both humans and pollinators alike. Taurian comfrey (Symphytum tauricum), also known as True comfrey, stands tall with pride amidst other flora. Its regal stature commands attention while providing shelter and nourishment to various insects seeking refuge within its petals. The historical significance of Comfrey is not lost on us; depicted by Leonhart Fuchs in his renowned work De historia, Symphytum officinale leaves an indelible mark on botanical records. Curtis British Entomology Plate 155 showcases the symbiotic relationship between these blossoms and their winged visitors. As we marvel at the beauty officinale or common comfrey, we are reminded of nature's ability to heal both body and soul. This resilient plant has been cherished throughout history for its myriad uses - from soothing wounds to alleviating joint pain. Let us embrace the allure - a haven for bees, a kaleidoscope of colors, and a symbol of resilience through time.