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What's this plant? #324844

Asked May 24, 2016, 7:04 PM EDT

Found this guy growing in my beds and don't know what it is. Was hoping you could shed some light

Oakland County Michigan

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I think your plant is called comfrey, in the genus Symphytum. It can be used as a medicinal herb.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 25, 2016, 9:41 AM EDT

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What's this plant? #324844

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