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Blue Pimpernel

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower       Pet Toxicity
Image of Blue Pimpernel
Lysimachia Foemina
Order: Ericales Family: Primulaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Blue Pimpernel
MainColor Blue
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season August
ImageUrl Lysimachia-004
Photographer DP
Location Corbridge
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Blue Pimpernel is a low-growing, annual herb with bright blue, star-shaped flowers and opposite, ovate leaves. It typically blooms from spring to autumn and is often found in sandy or disturbed soils.

Distribution

This species is native to Europe and parts of Asia, and it has been introduced to North America and Australia. It commonly grows in open fields, roadsides, and gardens.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not known to be consumed by humans and lacks culinary uses.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on pets.

Active Compounds

None known.

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