Does anyone recognise this?

[LizardLover]

Hi I have a photo of a tall,straight large leaved plant with little bell like white and pink flowers,I cant recall how I send a pic here,so im describing it!.
I found it next to a brook and it was raining when I saw about 4 bumblebees on it,so bees seem to love it,I would love to know what this is???
I will try and send a pic!
Thank you

[Tiggrx]

Could be some sort of Comfrey (Symphytum)

[LizardLover]

YES! your really good!
I found it, its called Russian Comfrey!

here this is very similar to my pic, only link i could find!

http://cache-media.britannica.com.cd...4-488D71D5.jpg

[LizardLover]

Would that make it not a British wildflower?
Thank you so much again*
I will be looking to plant this in my garden,it also looks good cover for frogs at my pond as the leaves are huge

[Tiggrx]

Originally Posted by LizardLover

Would that make it not a British wildflower?

Common Comfrey and Tuberous Comfrey are native but there are several other non-native species.

Be careful if introducing into the garden - they can take over a lot of space.

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by LizardLover

Would that make it not a British wildflower?
Thank you so much again*
I will be looking to plant this in my garden,it also looks good cover for frogs at my pond as the leaves are huge

It's not a native British wildflower, but is a widely naturalised plant! It's known as a neophyte- a plant that's established since the arbritary date of 1500!

[LizardLover]

It is a nice plant but i was reading it can cause liver damage,and I have pets so cant risk anything poisonous or bad for them in anyway.
I can see why it spreads as there was lots of it in that one area!.
Its maybe not a good idea, I only have a small garden and its for a flowerbed area with a pond, so not enough room, I also dont want the risk my cat would nibble it!.
I thought the Pasque flower was beautiful and almost bought it,but sadly found out its toxic too.
Everytime I find something bees like,it seems its harmful to other animals,I loved the idea of Foxglove as it acts as shelter for bees when it rains,but of course thats a danger for my pets too, and I looked everywhere for a tubular like flower to give similar effect,non toxic, nearest I could find was trumpet vine,beautiful, but I think perhaps too invasive!.
I definately want to get
Flowering Current
Purple Loosestrife
Hemp Agrimony
HoneySuckle

I already have
California Lilac
Berbaris Darwinii
Hebe


Are any of these lists I mentioned toxic?

Thank you*