Species
Fumaria officinalis
Etymology
Fumaria: From the Latin fumus 'smoke', some species having a smoky odour.
officinalis: From the Latin officina shortened from opificina which originally meant 'workshop' but later came to mean a monastic storeroom, herb-room or pharmacy. Refers to the plant's real or perceived medicinal value.
Common Name(s)
fumitory
Authority
Fumaria officinalis L.
Family
Papaveraceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
Red / Pink
Year Naturalised
1870
Origin
Europe, Asia minor, N. Africa
Reason For Introduction
Unknown
This page last updated on 2 Jun 2011