Alpine Enchanter's-nightshade

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Circaea alpina

Alpine Enchanter's-nightshade, a reference photo
Photo: Walter Siegmund (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Circaea alpina, commonly called alpine enchanter's nightshade, small enchanter's nightshade, or dwarf enchanter's nightshade is a 10–30 cm (3.9–12 in) tall perennial herb found in cool forests of the Northern Hemisphere.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Alpine Enchanter's-nightshade 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
Myrtales
Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Circaea
Species
Circaea alpina

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