Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Goat's Beard |
| MainColor | White |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Growth Type |  Cultivated |
| Season | June |
| ImageUrl | Aruncus-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | |
| Human Toxicity |  Mildly_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
Tall perennial with feathery plumes of creamy flowers, usually grown ornamentally.
Distribution
Native to Europe, Asia, and North America. In the UK it is mainly an ornamental garden plant.
Medicinal/Other Uses
Used in some North American traditions for fevers and wounds. Rare in modern herbal use.
Edibility
Not recommended; some reports of shoots eaten historically.
Human Toxicity
Contains saponins (can cause digestive upset if ingested).
Pet Toxicity
Mildly toxic if eaten — may cause stomach upset in cats and dogs.
Active Compounds
Saponins, flavonoids, tannins.