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UK Moroccan Toadflax

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Moroccan Toadflax
Linaria maroccana
Family: Plantaginaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Moroccan Toadflax
Scientific Name Linaria maroccana
MainColor Pink
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found May (Jun - Oct)
ImageUrl Linaria-002
Photographer DP
Location Found Bedmond
Country Found UK
Last Updated 11 September 2026
Photo Quality A

Flower Details

Description

Linaria maroccana is an annual herbaceous plant known for its vibrant, colourful flowers which range from purple to pink and yellow. It typically grows to about 30-50 cm in height and features narrow, lance-shaped leaves. The plant is often cultivated for ornamental purposes in gardens.

Distribution

Native to Morocco, Linaria maroccana has been widely introduced to other regions, including parts of Europe and North America, where it thrives in well-drained soils and sunny locations.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not known to be consumed by humans.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - not known to cause harm if touched or ingested in small quantities.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets, including cats and dogs, with no known toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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