Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Wintercreeper |
| Scientific Name | Euonymus fortunei |
| MainColor | Green |
| PlantType |  Vine |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Season Found | August (Jun - Jul) |
| ImageUrl | Euonymus-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Chorleywood |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 04 September 2026 |
| Photo Quality | B |
Flower Details
Description
Wintercreeper is an evergreen shrub or vine that can climb up to 20 metres with the help of aerial rootlets. It has glossy, dark green leaves that are often variegated with white or gold, and it produces small, inconspicuous flowers in the summer.
Distribution
Native to East Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea, it has been widely introduced in Europe and North America, where it is often used as an ornamental plant.
Medicinal/Other Uses
✅ Traditionally used in Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Edibility
Inedible - the plant contains compounds that are not suitable for human consumption.
Human Toxicity
Mildly_Toxic
Mildly Toxic - ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
Pet Toxicity
Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion can lead to vomiting and diarrhoea.
Active Compounds
Alkaloids, flavonoids, triterpenoids.