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Spring Starflower

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Spring Starflower
Ipheion Uniflorum
Order: Asparagales Family: Amaryllidaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Spring Starflower
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season March
ImageUrl Ipheion-001
Photographer DP
Location Kings Langley
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

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 Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

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

Active Compounds

None known.

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