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Yellow Scabious

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower       Pet Toxicity
Image of Yellow Scabious
Scabiosa Ochroleuca
Order: Dipsacales Family: Caprifoliaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Yellow Scabious
MainColor Yellow
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season July
ImageUrl Scabiosa-001
Photographer DP
Location Stratford
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Yellow Scabious is a perennial herb with pale yellow flowers and a long blooming period from midsummer to autumn. It typically grows to a height of 30-80 cm and has hairy, lance-shaped leaves. The flower heads are round and attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.

Distribution

It is native to Europe and parts of Asia, commonly found in dry grasslands, meadows, and on calcareous soils.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not known for any culinary uses and lacks edible parts.

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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