Plant · GBIF taxon 2987999
Meadowsweet
Filipendula ulmariaAlso known as Mead Wort, Queen of the Meadow, Pride of the Meadow, Lady of the Meadow
Meadowsweet crowns damp riverbanks and fenlands with dense, creamy plumes of sweet-scented blossoms throughout summer. Leaves feature dark green divided leaflets with downy white undersides that emit a distinct wintergreen aroma when crushed. Deeply rooted in European botanical history, flower buds contain salicylic acid compounds that led directly to the synthesis of modern aspirin.
FragrantWetlandPerennial
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
- Grazing livestock
- Slugs
- Snails
- Leaf-mining insects
ThreatsWetland drainage, habitat loss, competition from aggressive weeds
HabitatsDamp meadows, riverbanks, marshes, fens
Life spanPerennial (5 to 15 years via spreading rhizomes)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyRosaceae
- SpeciesFilipendula ulmaria
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Aroma Identification: Gently brush the leaves to detect a distinct wintergreen scent.
- Seasonal Observation: Look for dense creamy blooms from midsummer into early autumn.
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