Ivy-leaved toadflax

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Cymbalaria muralis

Ivy-leaved toadflax, a reference photo
Photo: Franco Folini from San Francisco, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Cymbalaria muralis, commonly called ivy-leaved toadflax, is a low, spreading, trailing plant with small purple flowers, native to rocky habitats in southern Europe. It belongs to the plantain family (Plantaginaceae), and is introduced and naturalised in many other temperate locations. The flower stalk is unusual for seeking light until it is fertilized, after which it grows away from the light. Other names include coliseum ivy, Kenilworth ivy, mother of thousands, Oxford ivy, and wandering sailor.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Ivy-leaved toadflax being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Family
Plantaginaceae
Species
Cymbalaria muralis

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