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Irish Saxifrage

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower       Pet Toxicity
Image of Irish Saxifrage
Saxifraga Rosacea
Order: Saxafragales Family: Saxifragaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Irish Saxifrage
MainColor Pink
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season March
ImageUrl Saxifraga-001
Photographer DP
Location Abbots Langley
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A small, perennial herb with rosettes of fleshy, green leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped pink or white flowers. It thrives in rocky, alpine environments and is often found in crevices or on cliff faces.

Distribution

Native to western Europe, particularly found in Ireland and parts of the British Isles, favouring moist, well-drained soils.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not known to be consumed by humans.

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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