Flushing in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Symphytum officinale

Comfrey

— Boraginaceae; Europe, Asia —

<i>Symphytum officinale</i> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 14, 2023

1. Symphytum officinale Marker

Inscription. The leaves and roots are used externally to treat psoriasis, eczema, skin irritations, muscular pain, sprains and fractured bones. In the past it was used internally to treat ulcers, colitis, bronchitis and coughs due to its relaxing effect on the mucous membranes. It is best used as a poultice, oil, cream or ointment on the skin.

Erected by Queens Botanical Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine.

Location. 40° 45.045′ N, 73° 49.688′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Flushing. Marker can be reached from Main Street south of Dahlia Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of Queens Botanical Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43-50 Main St, Flushing NY 11355, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Parthenium integrifolium (here, next to this marker); Artemisia abrotanum (a few steps from this marker); Teucrium chamaedrys (a few steps from this marker); Medicinal Plants (a few steps from this marker); Eschscholzia californica (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Opuntia compressa (within shouting distance of this marker); Echinacea angustifolia (within shouting distance of this marker); Agastache foeniculum (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Additional keywords. Symphytum officinale

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 14, 2023

2. Symphytum officinale Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.