Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Chinese Wisteria |
| MainColor | Violet |
| PlantType |  Vine |
| Growth Type |  Cultivated |
| Season | May |
| ImageUrl | Wisteria-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | |
| Human Toxicity |  Highly_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
A vigorous, twining deciduous climber with long racemes of fragrant, violet-blue flowers in late spring. A highly prized ornamental, often trained on walls, pergolas, and arches.
Distribution
Native to China. Naturalised in some parts of Europe, but in the UK it is primarily cultivated.
Medicinal/Other Uses
No significant medicinal use. Mainly ornamental.
Edibility
Not edible – seeds and pods are toxic.
Human Toxicity
Seeds and pods are particularly poisonous if eaten.
Pet Toxicity
Toxic – ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain in pets.
Active Compounds
Lectins (wisterin).