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Purple Rock Cress

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower       Pet Toxicity
Image of Purple Rock Cress
Aubretia Deltoidea
Order: Brassicales Family: Brassicaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Purple Rock Cress
MainColor Violet
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season March
ImageUrl Aubretia-001
Photographer DP
Location Abbots Langley
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Aubrieta deltoidea is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that forms dense mats of foliage. It produces vibrant purple to violet flowers in spring, creating a colourful carpet effect. The leaves are small, grey-green, and slightly hairy.

Distribution

Native to southeastern Europe and Asia Minor, it is commonly cultivated in gardens across Europe and North America.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not known for consumption and lacks culinary use.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - no harmful effects reported upon contact or ingestion.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets, including cats and dogs, with no known toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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