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Grape Hyacinth

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower     Mildly Toxic  Pet Toxicity
Image of Grape Hyacinth
Muscari Armeniacum
Order: Asparagales Family: Asparagaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Grape Hyacinth
MainColor Blue
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season March
ImageUrl Muscari-001
Photographer DP
Location Abbots Langley
Human Toxicity Mildly Toxic Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Grape Hyacinth is a perennial bulbous plant with clusters of small, bell-shaped, deep blue flowers that resemble a bunch of grapes. The flowers bloom in early spring, and the plant typically reaches a height of 15–20 cm.

Distribution

Native to southeastern Europe, it is widely naturalised in temperate regions around the world, often found in gardens and grassy areas.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - the plant is not considered safe for human consumption.

Human Toxicity Mildly Toxic

Mildly Toxic - ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion can cause vomiting and diarrhoea.

Active Compounds

None known.

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