Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Culver's Root |
| MainColor | White |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Growth Type |  Cultivated |
| Season | July |
| ImageUrl | Veronicastrum-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | Bath |
| Human Toxicity |  Mildly_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
Culver's Root is a tall, perennial herb with slender, erect stems reaching up to 1.5 metres in height. It features whorled leaves and long spikes of small, white to pale blue flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. This plant is often found in moist, open woods and prairies.
Distribution
Native to eastern North America, it is commonly found from southern Canada down through the eastern United States.
Medicinal/Other Uses
✅ Traditionally used as a laxative and to treat liver disorders by Native American tribes.
Edibility
Inedible - not considered suitable for consumption due to potential side effects.
Human Toxicity
Mildly Toxic - ingestion can cause vomiting and diarrhoea due to its strong purgative effects.
Pet Toxicity
Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - may cause gastrointestinal upset if ingested.
Active Compounds
Veronicoside, catalpol, aucubin.