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Fuchsia
Shrub Icon Cultivated Flower     Edible Symbol 
Image of Fuchsia
Fuchsia Magelanica
Order: Myrtales Family: Onagraceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Fuchsia
MainColor Red
PlantType Shrub Icon Shrub
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season July
ImageUrl Fuchsia-002
Photographer DP
Location
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A deciduous shrub with arching stems, small pointed leaves, and drooping, tubular flowers in shades of red and purple, attractive to pollinators.

Distribution

Native to southern Chile and Argentina; widely grown as an ornamental in temperate gardens.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Minor traditional use for mild diuretic and astringent properties, but not widely employed.

Edibility Edible Symbol  

The berries are edible and sweet, though not widely eaten; flowers are also edible as a garnish

Human Toxicity

No significant toxic effects known.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Anthocyanins, flavonoids, vitamin C.

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