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UK Snow-in-summer

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Snow-in-summer
Cerastium tomentosum
Family: Caryophyllaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Snow-in-summer
Scientific Name Cerastium tomentosum
Main Color White
Plant Type Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Flowering May - Jul
Image Cerastium-003
Photographer DP
Location Found Kings Langley
Country Found UK

Flower Details

Description

Snow-in-Summer is a low-growing perennial with silvery-grey foliage and small, star-shaped white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. It forms dense mats and is often used as ground cover in gardens due to its rapid spread and attractive appearance.

Distribution

Native to alpine regions of Europe, it has been widely cultivated and can now be found in temperate regions worldwide.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not considered suitable for human consumption.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets, with no known adverse effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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