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Cineraria

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower     Mildly Toxic
Image of Cineraria
Pericallis Hybrida
Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Cineraria
MainColor Blue
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season April
ImageUrl Pericallis-001
Photographer DP
Location City
Human Toxicity Mildly Toxic Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Pericallis hybrida is a flowering plant known for its vibrant and diverse colour range, including shades of blue, purple, pink, and white. It features daisy-like flowers with a central disc and is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots.

Distribution

This hybrid is widely cultivated and can be found in temperate regions around the world, particularly in gardens and as houseplants.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not suitable for consumption due to potential toxins.

Human Toxicity Mildly Toxic

Mildly Toxic - contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids which can cause liver damage if ingested in large quantities.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

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

Active Compounds

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids, flavonoids, anthocyanins.

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