Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Mexican Orange
MainColor	White
PlantType	Shrub
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	November
ImageUrl	Choisya-001
Photographer	DP
Location	Islington
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Choisya ternata is an evergreen shrub with aromatic, glossy green leaves and clusters of fragrant, white star-shaped flowers. It typically grows to about 2-3 metres in height and blooms in spring, with a possible second flowering in autumn.

Distribution

Native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, it is widely cultivated in gardens across temperate regions, including the UK.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not considered suitable for consumption due to lack of nutritional or culinary value.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - generally safe to handle, with no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets, with no known toxic effects.

Active Compounds

Limonene, linalool, coumarins.