Symphytum sylvaticum
Boiss.
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Description
A temperate herb in the borage family (Boraginaceae) with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Turkey, Türkiye,
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
DEADLY
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Jörg Hempel
Safe
Symphytum sylvaticum
Symphytum sylvaticum
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Foxglove: Soft velvety hairy leaves, tall spike of tubular purple/pink spotted flowers, leaves feel like soft felt.
Symphytum sylvaticum: Rough/bristly hairy leaves, purple/blue drooping bell flowers, leaves feel like sandpaper.
References (1)
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
