Mercurialis perennis - Dog's mercury

Dog’s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) is a fast-spreading perennial herb native to Europe and southwest Asia, common in woodland shade. All parts are poisonous fresh, though drying or heat destroys the toxin.¹

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Full shade¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Medicinal use¹
• Dye¹

Type

• Herb
• Perennial

Functions

• Pollination¹

Footnotes

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