Mystery comfry?

[daveyp1970]

I have been given a piece of this lovely little comfry relative,whats stumping me was its spotted leaves,does anybody know what it could be.I was thinking maybe some sort of Symphytum.

[Tristan_He]

Hi Davey, this is definitely a comfrey (Symphytum). I think it's S. ibericum.

[ian mcdonald]

I think the spotting on the leaves could be caused by a fungus or an insect laying eggs? I too have found "spotting" on comfrey? leaves and think the spots are concealed eggs but will pay another visit to see how they progress.

[ian mcdonald]

Having another look I wonder if the spots are Galls. A closer photo. might help and check under the leaves for any other abnormality. Also, you could try sending a photo. to the British Plant Gall Society and include good close-up pictures of both sides of the leaf.