Native Plants
Search for native plants by scientific name, common name or family. If you are not sure what you are looking for, try the Combination Search or our Recommended Species lists.
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)
From the Image Gallery
No images of this plant
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BlueBloom 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 , WICanada: NB , NL , NS
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Cynoglossum virginianum var. boreale in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cynoglossum virginianum var. boreale in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cynoglossum virginianum var. boreale
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-29Research By: TWC Staff