Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Sneezeweed |
| MainColor | Orange |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Growth Type |  Cultivated |
| Season | September |
| ImageUrl | Helenium-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | Hemmel Hempstead |
| Human Toxicity |  Mildly_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
Common Sneezeweed is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 metres tall, featuring bright yellow daisy-like flowers with a distinctive spherical centre. The leaves are lance-shaped and alternate along the stem. It blooms from late summer to autumn.
Distribution
Native to North America, it is commonly found in wet meadows, along stream banks, and in damp prairies. It has been introduced to parts of Europe and Asia.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Caution Advised - contains sesquiterpene lactones which can cause gastrointestinal distress if ingested.
Human Toxicity
Mildly Toxic - ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and irritation of the mucous membranes.
Pet Toxicity
Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and drooling if ingested.
Active Compounds
Helenalin, sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids.