Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Heavenly Bamboo |
| MainColor | White |
| PlantType |  Shrub |
| Growth Type |  Cultivated |
| Season | March |
| ImageUrl | Nandina-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | St Albans |
| Human Toxicity |  Mildly_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
Nandina domestica is an evergreen shrub with upright, cane-like stems and delicate, lacy leaves that change colour throughout the seasons. It produces small white flowers in late spring, followed by bright red berries in autumn and winter.
Distribution
Native to eastern Asia, including China and Japan, Nandina domestica is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens across temperate regions worldwide.
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 if consumed in large quantities.
Pet Toxicity
Highly Toxic to cats and dogs - ingestion of berries can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and in severe cases, liver damage.
Active Compounds
Nantenine, berberine, higenamine