Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Fragrant Viburnum |
| MainColor | Pink |
| PlantType |  Shrub |
| Growth Type |  Cultivated |
| Season | March |
| ImageUrl | Viburnum-003 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | Wimpole Estate |
| Human Toxicity |  Mildly_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
Fragrant Viburnum is a deciduous shrub known for its sweetly scented flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. The flowers are pink in bud, opening to white, and are followed by red berries that ripen to black. The leaves are dark green, turning to shades of red and purple in autumn.
Distribution
Native to northern China, it is widely cultivated in temperate regions around the world for ornamental purposes.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Inedible - berries are not suitable for human consumption.
Human Toxicity
Mildly Toxic - ingestion of berries may cause nausea and vomiting.
Pet Toxicity
Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion of berries can cause gastrointestinal upset.
Active Compounds
None known.