Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | White Campion |
| Scientific Name | Silene latifolia |
| Main Color | White |
| Plant Type |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Naturalized |
| Flowering | May - Oct |
| Image | Silene-006 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Bedmond |
| Country Found | UK |
Flower Details
Description
White Campion is a herbaceous plant with distinct white flowers that open at night and have a pleasant fragrance. It typically grows up to 1 metre tall and has hairy stems and leaves. The plant is dioecious, meaning it has separate male and female plants.
Distribution
White Campion is native to Europe and Western Asia but has become widespread in North America and other regions as an introduced species. It thrives in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Inedible - not considered suitable for consumption due to lack of nutritional value and potential mild toxicity.
Human Toxicity
Mildly_Toxic
Mildly Toxic - ingestion may cause stomach upset and other mild symptoms.
Pet Toxicity
Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion can lead to vomiting and diarrhoea.
Active Compounds
Saponins, flavonoids, coumarins.