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Orange Ball Tree

Shrub Icon Naturalized Flower       Pet Toxicity
Image of Orange Ball Tree
Buddleja Globosa
Order: Lamiales Family: Scrophulariaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Orange Ball Tree
MainColor Orange
PlantType Shrub Icon Shrub
Growth Type Naturalized Flower Naturalized
Season August
ImageUrl Buddleja-001
Photographer DP
Location Abbots Langley
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Buddleja globosa is a deciduous shrub known for its distinctive orange or yellow spherical flower clusters. It can grow up to 5 metres tall and has lance-shaped leaves with a grey-green hue. The flowers are fragrant and attract a variety of pollinators, including butterflies.

Distribution

Native to Chile and Argentina, it is widely cultivated in temperate regions around the world. It thrives in well-drained soils and can often be found in gardens and parks.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not known to be consumed by humans.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known toxic effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

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

Active Compounds

None known.

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