Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Tall, stout, well branched, softly hairy. Leaves long, spear-shaped, running down on to winged stems, root leaves the largest (up to 25cm). Flowers creamy white or mauve, bell-like, in forked, often curled, clusters; May-June. Fruit black, shiny.

Only one found, in far meadow.

Spotters' score: 8

ref: p.188/1

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