ANAGALLIS arvensis

Scarlet Pimpernel,
Poor Man's Weatherglass

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Type:

Annual
Height: 2-6" (5-15 cm)
Flowering Time: Spring, summer, autumn
Flower Colour: Red
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Botanical Classification:

Class:

Angiospermae (Angiosperms)
Subclass: Dicotyledonae (Dicotyledons)
Superorder: Dilleniidae (Dillenia Superorder)
Order: Primulales (Primrose Order)
Family: Primulaceae (Primrose Family)
Genus: Anagallis (Pimpernel)
Species: arvensis (of fields)
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Anagallis arvensis

Anagallis arvensis is a familiar wild flower, as it often appears in gardens, as well as on roadsides, edges and waste ground. It is a prostrate annual, with square stems, small shiny leaves, and bright orange-red flowers with a purple centre which only open in the sun (hence the common name).

Anagallis arvensis is a traditional herbal remedy for chest and kidney problems, a laxative, and to aid in the healing of wounds.

SOME PARTS OF THIS PLANT MAY BE POISONOUS

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Harvesting and Growing from Seed:

Germination:

Autumn
Outside
(150 days)

Seed Pod The seed pod is a ball opening round the middle.

Seed The seeds are tiny brown balls. There are several seeds in a seedpod.

Seedling The seedling has wide bright green pointed leaves.

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