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UK Tall Fleabane

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Tall Fleabane
Erigeron sumatrensis
Family: Asteraceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Tall Fleabane
Scientific Name Erigeron sumatrensis
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found November (Jul - Nov)
ImageUrl Erigeron-002
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbots Langley
Country Found UK
Last Updated 07 September 2026
Photo Quality A

Flower Details

Description

Guernsey Fleabane is an annual or biennial herb that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces small, daisy-like flowers with white petals and a yellow centre. The plant is often found in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Distribution

Native to South America, it has spread to Europe, Asia, and North America, often found in temperate regions.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not known to be consumed by humans.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - no known toxic effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - not known to cause harm to pets.

Active Compounds

None known.

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