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Ivy Leaved Toadflax

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower       Pet Toxicity
Image of Ivy Leaved Toadflax
Symbalaria Muralis
Order: Lamiales Family: Plantaginaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Ivy Leaved Toadflax
MainColor Blue
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season April
ImageUrl Symbalaria-001
Photographer DP
Location Abbots Langley
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Ivy-leaved toadflax is a trailing perennial plant with small, violet flowers and ivy-like leaves. It often grows in crevices of walls and rocky areas, forming a mat-like appearance. The flowers are bilaterally symmetrical and have a distinctive spur at the back.

Distribution

Native to southern and central Europe, it has spread widely and is commonly found throughout the UK and other temperate regions.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not considered suitable for human consumption.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets, with no reported toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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