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Sea Mayweed

Herb Icon Native Flower     Edible Symbol  Mildly Toxic  Pet Toxicity
Image of Sea Mayweed
Tripleurospernum maritimum
Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Sea Mayweed
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Native Flower Native
Season August
ImageUrl Tripleurospernum-001
Photographer DP
Location Lindisfarne
Human Toxicity Mildly Toxic Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Sea Mayweed is a coastal flowering plant with daisy-like white petals and a yellow central disc. It typically grows in sandy soils and is often found along beaches and dunes. The plant can reach up to 50 cm in height and has a distinctive, aromatic scent.

Distribution

It is native to coastal regions of Europe, particularly around the North Sea and Baltic Sea, and can also be found in parts of North America.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility Edible Symbol  

Caution Advised - While not commonly consumed, the plant may contain compounds that could cause mild irritation if ingested in large quantities.

Human Toxicity Mildly Toxic

Mildly Toxic - Contact with the plant may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - No known toxicity to pets.

Active Compounds

None known.

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