Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Comon Snowberry
MainColor	White
PlantType	Shrub
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	October
ImageUrl	Symphoricarpos-001
Photographer	DP
Location	St Albans
Human Toxicity	Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Snowberry is a deciduous shrub known for its white, waxy berries that persist into winter. It typically grows up to 1.5 metres tall and has oval, bluish-green leaves. The plant produces small, pinkish flowers in summer.

Distribution

Native to North America, it is commonly found in forests, thickets, and riparian areas from Alaska to the northern United States.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - the berries are considered unpalatable and can cause mild digestive upset if consumed.

Human Toxicity

Mildly Toxic - ingestion of berries may cause nausea and vomiting.

Pet Toxicity

Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - consumption of berries can lead to gastrointestinal distress.

Active Compounds

Saponins, chelidonic acid, tannins.