Comfrey is a bushy perennial plant found in Europe and Asia. It has large lance-shaped leaves and clusters of bell-like flowers that may be cream, blue, mauve, purple, pink, or crimson. The flowers are attractive to bees. The whole plant is covered in pale bristles that are rough to the touch. Comfrey is found in damp places such as riverbanks and grows up to 3 feet (1 meter) high. It grows from a thick fleshy root.
The common comfrey is a medicinal plant. It is used to help heal wounds. The root is peeled and mashed into a pulp before being applied to the wound.
