Symphytum peregrinum

Russian comfrey

A comfrey characterized by magenta-pink flowers and the absence of wings on the flower stem. Certain strains of this species give good yields on land unsuited to lucerne. It has a low fibre content and has been used not only for cattle but also for pigs and poultry, to which the fresh leaves are palatable. Usually not relished by grazing stock because of its hairy leaves and stems.

					As % of dry matter
				DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ca	P	Ref
Fresh aerial part,
leaves vegetative,
Kenya					19.0	14.0	33.7	2.9	30.4			487
Fresh aerial part,
Kenya					20.1	11.3	20.9	3.3	44.4	1.46	0.41	470
							Digestibility (%)
					Animal		CP	CF	EE	NFE	ME	Ref
Aerial part					Cattle		82.2	93.0	51.6	79.9	2.51	378