comfrey
Any of several species of perennial herbs of the genus Symphytum, often specifically common comfrey (Symphytum officinale).
Noun
- Any of several species of perennial herbs of the genus Symphytum, often specifically common comfrey (Symphytum officinale).
- It thrives on compost and natural fertilizers brewed from comfrey or seaweed and uses only rain, natural groundwater or wastewater purified through a system of reed beds. - 2007 April 25, Kim Severson, “Farmer, Cookie...
Origin
From Middle English cumfiria, from Latin (herba) cōnfirma in Pseudo-Apuleius, also called cōnsolida, cōnserva, cōnferva, from conferveo (“to boil together”); from the use of the plant in tea to aid in healing bones.