description Common Fumitory Overview
Common fumitory (Fumaria officinalis) is an annual herb in the poppy family, native to Europe and parts of Asia and now introduced in other regions. It commonly grows in cultivated ground, gardens, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats. The plant has slender, divided leaves and small pink to purple flowers with darker markings, followed by small, rounded fruits. It has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine.
help Common Fumitory FAQ
What is common fumitory?
Common fumitory is Fumaria officinalis, an annual herb in the poppy family. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia and has been introduced in other regions.
Where does Fumaria officinalis grow?
Common fumitory grows in cultivated ground, gardens, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats. It often appears where soil has been worked or regularly disturbed.
How can common fumitory be recognized?
Fumaria officinalis has slender, divided leaves and a delicate annual growth form. Its small flowers and finely divided foliage are typical clues when identifying it in cultivated or disturbed ground.
Is common fumitory related to poppies?
Yes. Common fumitory belongs to the poppy family, Papaveraceae. Its finely divided leaves and small flowers give it a different appearance from the large showy flowers of many familiar poppies.
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