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Cynoglossum virginianum var. boreale

Cynoglossum virginianum L. var. boreale (Fernald) Cooperr.

Wild Comfrey

Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

Synonym(s): Cynoglossum boreale

USDA Symbol: CYVIB

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Lavender to light blue.

Distribution

USA: CT , IA , IN , MA , ME , MI , MN , ND , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , SD , VT , WI
Canada: NB , NL , NS

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Cynoglossum virginianum var. boreale in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Cynoglossum virginianum var. boreale in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cynoglossum virginianum var. boreale

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-29
Research By: TWC Staff

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