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Compact Grape Hyacinth

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower     Mildly Toxic
Image of Compact Grape Hyacinth
Muscari Botryoides
Order: Asparagales Family: Asparagaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Compact Grape Hyacinth
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season March
ImageUrl Muscari-002
Photographer Gita
Location
Human Toxicity Mildly Toxic Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Grape Hyacinth is a small perennial plant known for its dense clusters of blue, urn-shaped flowers that resemble a bunch of grapes. It typically grows to about 15 cm tall and blooms in early spring, adding vibrant colour to gardens.

Distribution

Native to southern and central Europe, it is commonly found in meadows and woodlands, and has been widely cultivated in gardens around the world.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not suitable for human consumption due to potential mild toxicity.

Human Toxicity Mildly Toxic

Mildly Toxic - may cause stomach upset if ingested in large quantities.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion can lead to vomiting and diarrhoea.

Active Compounds

None known.

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