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Cynoglossum virginianum
Cynoglossum virginianum L.
Wild Comfrey
Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: cyvi
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Lanceolate , Oblong , Ovate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , BlueBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: pale blue
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NS
Bibliography
Bibref 1294 - The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants An Illustrated Guide (2011) Adelman, Charlotte and Schwartz, Bernard L.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cynoglossum virginianum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cynoglossum virginianum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cynoglossum virginianum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2014-06-26Research By: TWC Staff