Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Silverweed |
| MainColor | Yellow |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Growth Type |  Native |
| Season | July |
| ImageUrl | Argentina-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | Barnsdale |
| Human Toxicity | Non_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
A perennial creeping herb with silvery-hairy leaves and bright yellow five-petaled flowers. Grows in damp meadows, roadsides, and riverbanks.
Distribution
Widely spread across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Medicinal/Other Uses
Traditional use for gastrointestinal complaints, cramps, and as an astringent.
Edibility
Roots are edible (once historically eaten as a starchy food); leaves sometimes used in teas.
Human Toxicity
Generally safe; excessive intake could cause stomach upset.
Pet Toxicity
Not Toxic
Active Compounds
Tannins, flavonoids, ellagic acid.