Awesome and very detailed video. Our hike yesterday had this plant in great quantity. I hadn't seen this plant before and it took me awhile to identify it despite all of its unique characteristics.
So useful, my partner has a sprained ankle and everyone is suggesting Comfrey - this video has told me exactly what to look for by the river, thankyou!
Thank you! There are so many lookalike plants in my area! And I'm a noob! I don't get browser access due to low signal. So these videos really make the difference for me!
Not really. Mainly burdock (Arctium lappa) has wider leaf bases and whiter underside from early on. Another hint is you will typically still see last year's growth even in late Spring with both these species.
i have photos of wild plants that I originally thought were hemlock, i've looked at many types of plants that are similar, but not the same. finding plants on line has been a bust. is there a better way to do this? any help would be appresiated
What works best for me when identifying a plant, is to start with a field guide (or two or three) to plants in my region. After that, I look on the Internet. I created an on-line course to help with learning these skills. You can find it at www.identifythatplant.com .
No. The "forget me not" is in a different genus: Myosotis. Its full species name is: Myosotis scorpioides. Both Wild comfrey (Cynoglossum virginianum) and the True forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) are in the same botanical family called Boraginaceae.
You did not cover the Edibility of this Plant. Why? Because you didn't cover the most Important Part of this Plants Edibility in my opinion, gets a Big Thumbs Down from Me.
Because of our litigious society, it isn't prudent to tell people to eat what they assume is safe. One will be sued because we are the United States of the Offended. Probably a lot like you, Karen.
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This is the epitome of how plant identification ought to be done. Very grateful that you shared this with us. Thank you!
You are the BEST plant identifier. The photos are close up and accurate.. very detailed . thank you
This was a great informative video with some really clear pictures for identification - thank you!
Awesome and very detailed video. Our hike yesterday had this plant in great quantity. I hadn't seen this plant before and it took me awhile to identify it despite all of its unique characteristics.
Thank you for this video, I was hoping to find something this detailed.
So useful, my partner has a sprained ankle and everyone is suggesting Comfrey - this video has told me exactly what to look for by the river, thankyou!
Thanks for your sharing, this video very interesting and informative, good job 💯
Thank you! There are so many lookalike plants in my area! And I'm a noob! I don't get browser access due to low signal. So these videos really make the difference for me!
This video was exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you!
Very good presentation and explanation, thank you
Excellent video
Wow! Very well done! Thank you! Maybe I can find this one in my area.
Fabulous thank you !!
Thanks.Great video👍
Wild comfrey and poke look pretty similar when young.
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Does burdock and comfrey look similar to start out?
Not really. Mainly burdock (Arctium lappa) has wider leaf bases and whiter underside from early on. Another hint is you will typically still see last year's growth even in late Spring with both these species.
super !!
Was the plant named "comfrey" by settlers who were reminded of Symphytum officinale?
I do not know. Although that's certainly a possible explanation.
i have photos of wild plants that I originally thought were hemlock, i've looked at many types of plants that are similar, but not the same. finding plants on line has been a bust. is there a better way to do this? any help would be appresiated
What works best for me when identifying a plant, is to start with a field guide (or two or three) to plants in my region. After that, I look on the Internet. I created an on-line course to help with learning these skills. You can find it at www.identifythatplant.com .
They have apps to identify plants and diagnose problems as well. Picture This and Plant Snap. Happy foraging
Is this the same plant which is called" forget-me-not" ? All the characteristics are similar to me.
No. The "forget me not" is in a different genus: Myosotis. Its full species name is: Myosotis scorpioides. Both Wild comfrey (Cynoglossum virginianum) and the True forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) are in the same botanical family called Boraginaceae.
Thank you for quick response with details.
It IS called "giant forget-me -not" in some areas. As well as, hounds tongue.
The flowers are v similar visually.
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My understanding is this plant with white flowers is not. Comfery. Comfery flowers and pink to purple. Never white.
This is Wild Comfrey. You're thinking about Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) which has pink or purple blooms
Can you plz check my latest video and identify the four herbs...in neumberical oder 1 2 3 4
You did not cover the Edibility of this Plant. Why? Because you didn't cover the most Important Part of this Plants Edibility in my opinion, gets a Big Thumbs Down from Me.
Because of our litigious society, it isn't prudent to tell people to eat what they assume is safe. One will be sued because we are the United States of the Offended.
Probably a lot like you, Karen.