Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Russian Vine
MainColor	White
PlantType	Vine
Growth Type	Naturalized
Season	June
ImageUrl	Fallopia-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A vigorous deciduous climber, sometimes called “Mile-a-Minute” for its speed of growth. It produces masses of small, white flowers that give walls and trellises a frothy appearance in late summer and autumn. Native to Central Asia, it was introduced to the UK as an ornamental plant but has since become naturalised and can be invasive, smothering hedges and trees.

Distribution

Cultivated widely in gardens and found escaped into the wild in parts of the UK and Europe.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Not traditionally used medicinally in Europe.

Edibility

Not considered edible.

Human Toxicity

Generally non-toxic, though excessive ingestion of leaves is not recommended. Its main “hazard” is ecological, as it can overwhelm native plants.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Limited research; contains tannins and phenolic compounds typical of the Polygonaceae family