Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Spring Starflower |
| Scientific Name | Ipheion uniflorum |
| Main Color | White |
| Plant Type |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Flowering | Mar - May |
| Image | Ipheion-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Kings Langley |
| Country Found | UK |
Flower Details
Description
Spring Starflower is a small bulbous perennial with star-shaped, pale blue or white flowers that bloom in early spring. The flowers have a sweet fragrance and are borne singly on slender stems. The plant has grass-like leaves that emit an onion-like scent when crushed.
Distribution
Native to South America, particularly Argentina and Uruguay, it is widely cultivated in temperate regions around the world.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Inedible - not suitable for human consumption, primarily grown for ornamental purposes.
Human Toxicity
Non_ToxicNon Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.
Pet Toxicity
Non Toxic - safe for pets, with no known toxic effects.
Active Compounds
None known.