Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Wintercreeper
MainColor	Green
PlantType	Vine
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	August
ImageUrl	Euonymus-001
Photographer	DP
Location	Chorleywood
Human Toxicity	Mildly_Toxic

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 - 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.