Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Flowering Rush
MainColor	White
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	May
ImageUrl	Butomus-001
Photographer	DP
Location	Abbotsbury
Human Toxicity	Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Flowering Rush is a perennial aquatic plant with tall, slender stems and umbrella-like clusters of pink flowers. It typically grows in shallow waters and can reach up to 1.5 metres in height. The flowers bloom from June to August, attracting various pollinators.

Distribution

Native to Eurasia, Flowering Rush is found in wetlands, riverbanks, and lakeshores. It has also been introduced to North America, where it is considered invasive in some regions.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility  

Caution Advised - roots are edible when cooked, but raw consumption may cause irritation.

Human Toxicity

Mildly Toxic - handling the plant may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic to most pets - generally considered safe for animals, though ingestion in large quantities is not advised.

Active Compounds

None known.