Herb Paris (Paris quadrifolia)
Paris quadrifolia, or Herb-Paris, is a perennial herb with a single whorl of four leaves, a solitary greenish-yellow flower, and a black berry. It thrives in cool, moist,
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Sunlight
Requires full shade to deep shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, avoid drying out or waterlogging.
Soil
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil.
Temperature
Thrives in cool temperate conditions.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not needed; light application of leaf mould in poor soils.
Care Requirements
Requires full shade to deep shade.
Keep soil consistently moist, avoid drying out or waterlogging.
Active growth period (Spring-Autumn)
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil.
Thrives in cool temperate conditions.
Outdoor
Generally not needed; light application of leaf mould in poor soils.
Early Spring
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
15-40 cm
Spread
10-30 cm
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Whorled
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
1500
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderLiliales
- familyMelanthiaceae
- genusParis
- speciesParis quadrifolia
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Edible
No
All parts of Paris quadrifolia, especially the berries, are highly toxic if ingested. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and in severe cases, cardiac effects and paralysis. Contact with sap may cause skin irritation.