Fumaria officinalis, commonly known as common fumitory, is an herbaceous annual plant native to a variety of habitats including cultivated fields, gardens, and waste places in Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa. It typically grows to a height of 4-20 inches with delicate, finely divided, bluish-green foliage. The pink to purplish flowers, which are small and tubular with a darker tip, bloom from April to October and are not particularly showy but have a quaint charm. After flowering, the plant produces small, globular achenes that contain one seed each.

Common fumitory is valued for its traditional use in herbal medicine, particularly for its purported ability to treat skin conditions and digestive problems. It is also appreciated for its delicate foliage and can be used in informal garden settings or as part of a wildflower meadow. In cultivation, Fumaria officinalis prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to partial shade. It requires minimal maintenance and is relatively drought-tolerant once established. However, gardeners should be cautious as it can self-seed prolifically and may become weedy.CC BY-SA 4.0