American Mandrake
Additional Common Names:
Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry
Scientific Name:
Podophyllum peltatum
Family:
Berberidaceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to...
Arrow-Head Vine
Additional Common Names:
Nephthytis, Green Gold Naphthysis, African Evergreen, Trileaf Wonder
Scientific Name:
Syngonium podophyllum
Family:
Araceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
Insoluble calcium oxalates
Clinical Signs:
Oral...
African Wonder Tree
Scientific Name:
Ricinus communis
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
Ricin (highly toxic)
Clinical Signs:
Loss of appetite, excessive thirst, weakness, colic, trembling, sweating, loss...
Adam-and-Eve Toxic Plant
Additional Common Names:
Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Wake Robin, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant
Scientific Name:
Arum maculatum
Family:
Araceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
Insoluble calcium oxalates
Clinical...
Autumn Crocus
Additional Common Names:
Meadow Saffron
Scientific Name:
Colchicum autumnale
Family:
Liliaceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
Colchicine and other alkaloids
Clinical Signs:
Bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, multi-organ damage,...
All about Azalea Plant: What You Should Know
Azalea plants have colourful flowers and are common in gardens. They bloom in spring but need special care, like the suitable soil and trimming....
Ambrosia Mexicana Toxic Plant
Additional Common Names:
Jerusalem Oak, Feather Geranium
Scientific Name:
Chenopodium botrys
Family:
Chenopodiaceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
Sesquiterpene lactones
Clinical Signs:
Vomiting, anorexia, depression
American Holly
Additional Common Names:
English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry
Scientific Name:
Ilex opaca
Family:
Aquifoliaceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
saponins
Clinical Signs:
Vomiting (not in...
Aloe
Scientific Name:
Aloe vera
Family:
Liliaceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
Saponins, anthraquinones
Clinical Signs:
Vomiting (not horses), lethargy, diarrhea. The gel is considered edible.
Asparagus Fern
Additional Common Names:
Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari
Scientific Name:
Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri
Family:
Liliaceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to...
Australian Ivy Palm
Additional Common Names:
Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Starleaf
Scientific Name:
Brassaia actinophylla
Family:
Araliaceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
Terpenoids, saponins, insoluble oxalates
Clinical Signs:
Oral irritation,...
Amaryllis
Additional Common Names:
Many, including: Belladonna lily, Saint Joseph lily, Cape Belladonna, Naked Lady
Scientific Name:
Amaryllis spp.
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
Lycorine...
Apple
Additional Common Names:
Includes crabapples
Scientific Name:
Malus sylvestrus
Family:
Rosaceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
Cyanogenic glycosides
Clinical Signs:
Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in...
Alocasia Toxic Plant
Additional Common Names:
Elephant's Ear
Scientific Name:
Alocasia spp.
Family:
Araceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
Insoluble calcium oxalates
Clinical Signs:
Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth,...
Andromeda Japonica
Additional Common Names:
Pieris, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush
Scientific Name:
Pieris japonica
Family:
Ericaceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
Grayanotoxins
Clinical Signs:
Vomiting (not in horses), diarrhea, weakness, cardiac failure
Please...
Arum Lily
Additional Common Names:
Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla
Scientific Name:
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Family:
Araceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic...
American Bittersweet Toxic Plant
Additional Common Names:
Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet
Scientific Name:
Celastrus scandens
Family:
Celastraceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
Cardenolides, alkaloids
Clinical Signs:
Vomiting (not...
Apricot
Additional Common Names:
Group also includes Plum, Peach, Cherry
Scientific Name:
Prunus armeniaca
Family:
Rosaceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
Cyanogenic glycosides found in some species
Clinical...
American Yew
Additional Common Names:
Canada Yew, Canadian Yew
Scientific Name:
Taxus canadensus
Family:
Taxaceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles:
Taxine A and B, Volatile oil
Clinical Signs:
Tremors, difficulty...