kara kafes otu

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Definition of kara kafes otu in Turkish English dictionary

comfrey

Any of several species of perennial herbs of the genus Symphytum, often specifically Symphytum officinale

{n} a genus of plants

Comfrey is a herb that is used to make drinks and medicines. Any herb of the Eurasian genus Symphytum (borage family). Best known is the medicinal common comfrey (S. officinale), used to treat wounds and as a source of a gum used to treat wool. Traditionally it was also taken internally for various complaints. Organic farmers use it to deter slugs and as a green manure. The coiled sprays of bell-like, hanging comfrey blooms are usually pollinated by bees. Common comfrey is about 3 ft (90 cm) tall, with winged, hairy stems and blue, purplish, or yellow flowers

perennial herbs of Europe and Iran; make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas

leaves make a popular tisane; young leaves used in salads or cooked

leaves make a popular tisane; young leaves used in salads or cooked perennial herbs of Europe and Iran; make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas

A rough, hairy, perennial plant of several species, of the genus Symphytum

{i} plant with clusters of white or purple flowers shaped like a bell and large hairy leaves (the powder of the comfrey is extracted and is used to treat skin disorders)

Hyphenation

ka·ra ka·fes o·tu