ClimateAugust 18, 2026

comfrey

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Definition

A hardy perennial herb often grown for medicinal or gardening purposes, such as soil enrichment or as a mulch.

Etymology

The word comes from the Middle English 'cumfirie,' which originates from the Old French 'confire' and the Latin 'conferva,' meaning 'to grow together' or 'to knit,' reflecting its historical use in healing wounds.

In the news

Comfrey is listed as one of the specific plant varieties that gardener Diane Greenfield is offering to workshop participants for a small donation.

Unique garden workshops help put food on local tables

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