Comfrey

Description:

Ornamental plant with large fuzzy leaves and small, bell shaped, pink or blue flowers.

Habitat:

Full sun or partial shade, in moist soil.

Notes:

In the past, Comfrey was used to speed the mending of broken bones, earning it names knitbone and boneset. It was used as a culinary herb, but is now considered a carcinogen and is not recommended. It can be used externally as a poultice for cuts, wounds, and sprains. The leaves make an excellent liquid fertilizer (allow leaves to decompose in a container of water). They are also a good addition to the compost pile.