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We all know the book, 'The Scarlet Pimpernel', but what exactly IS a pimpernel?

Question #152438. Asked by ozzz2002.
Last updated May 07 2026.
Originally posted May 07 2026 7:27 AM.

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Philip_Eno
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Pimpernel are small, low-growing, sprawling wild plants.

https://www.wildfooduk.com/wild-plants/pimpernel/

"The pimpernels, yellow, scarlet, and blue to name a few, although not closely related (actually in the primula family) are very similar in appearance to the chickweeds but with clear differences which is good as several are toxic."

May 07 2026, 9:30 AM

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We all know the book, 'The Scarlet Pimpernel', but what exactly IS a pimpernel?

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