Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Pennywort |
| MainColor | Green |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Growth Type |  Native |
| Season | March |
| ImageUrl | Umbilicus-001 |
| Photographer | Gita |
| Location | |
| Human Toxicity | Non_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
Navelwort is a perennial succulent with fleshy, rounded leaves that have a distinctive navel-like depression in the centre. It produces tall, slender stalks bearing small, bell-shaped greenish-yellow flowers. The plant typically grows on shaded, rocky surfaces and walls.
Distribution
Navelwort is commonly found in Western Europe, particularly in the British Isles, France, and Spain. It thrives in damp, shaded environments, often on cliffs and stone walls.
Medicinal/Other Uses
✅ Navelwort has been used in traditional medicine to treat minor skin irritations and burns due to its cooling properties.
Edibility
Edible - young leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked as a vegetable.
Human Toxicity
Non Toxic - generally considered safe for human consumption in moderate amounts.
Pet Toxicity
Non Toxic to pets - safe for cats, dogs, and other common pets if ingested.
Active Compounds
Flavonoids, tannins, mucilage.