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Snow-in-summer

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower       Pet Toxicity
Image of Snow-in-summer
Cerastium tomentosum
Order: Caryophyllales Family: Caryophyllaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Snow-in-summer
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season May
ImageUrl Cerastium-001
Photographer DP
Location Kings Langley
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Snow-in-Summer is a low-growing perennial with silvery-grey foliage and small, star-shaped white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. It forms dense mats and is often used as ground cover in gardens due to its rapid spread and attractive appearance.

Distribution

Native to alpine regions of Europe, it has been widely cultivated and can now be found in temperate regions worldwide.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not considered suitable for human consumption.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets, with no known adverse effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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