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Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

4CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including KY

Genus host records with ranges including KY · Cynoglossum

—BeesSoutheastern regional records

—Specialist beesPollen specialists

—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim

Growing and identification

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope

Height · “Flower stems, 12 to 48 inches (30-120 cm) tall, are produced the 2nd year, or sometimes later.” · Fire Effects Information System: Cynoglossum officinale · Source botanical description; original units and scope retained
Life cycle · “Biennial or perennial” · Minnesota Wildflowers
Light · “Partial shade; Full sun (documented habitat)” · FloraQuest: Carolinas, Georgia (Southeastern Flora Team) · Carolinas and Georgia
Soil · “Dry; Moist; Wet (documented habitat)” · FloraQuest: Carolinas, Georgia (Southeastern Flora Team) · Carolinas and Georgia

Also known as

Comfrey; Gypsy Flower; Hound's tongue; Hounds Tongue