Anagallis arvensis Scarlet pimpernel (Primulaceae)

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Anagallis arvensis
Scarlet pimpernel
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The Anagallis arvensis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Primulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Scarlet pimpernel.

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Latin Name:  Anagallis arvensis
Common Name:  Scarlet pimpernel
Family:  Primulaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The seeds are slightly poisonous to some mammals, but no cases involving people are known[13, 76]. Skin contact with the plant can cause dermatitis in some people[76].

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Roadsides and cultivated land[9], preferring rather sandy soils[7].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sunny position and a good soil[1]. Succeeds in dry or sandy soils[238]. The flowers open at about 8 am and close at 3pm each day, though they close earlier if it rains. The flowers are also said to foretell wet weather if they close early[207].

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