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Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List - Cats

Plants Toxic to Cats


Adam-and-Eve (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/adam-and-eve) (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Wake Robin, Starch Root,
Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
African Wonder Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/african-wonder-tree) () | Scientific Names: Ricinus communis | Family:
Alocasia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/alocasia)
(Elephant's Ear) | Scientific Names: Alocasia spp. | Family: Araceae
Aloe (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/aloe) () |
Scientific Names: Aloe vera | Family: Liliaceae
Amaryllis (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/amaryllis) (Many, including: Belladonna lily, Saint Joseph lily, Cape
Belladonna, Naked Lady) | Scientific Names: Amaryllis spp. | Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Ambrosia Mexicana (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/ambrosia-mexicana) (Jerusalem Oak, Feather Geranium) | Scientific
Names: Chenopodium botrys | Family: Chenopodiaceae
American Bittersweet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/american-bittersweet) (Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False
Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet) | Scientific Names: Celastrus scandens |
Family: Celastraceae
American Holly (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/american-holly) (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry,
Winterberry) | Scientific Names: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
American Mandrake (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/american-mandrake) (Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild
Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry) | Scientific Names: Podophyllum
peltatum | Family: Berberidaceae
American Yew (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/american-yew) (Canada Yew, Canadian Yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus
canadensus | Family: Taxaceae

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Andromeda Japonica (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/andromeda-japonica) (Pieris, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush) | Scientific Names:
Pieris japonica | Family: Ericaceae
Angelica Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/angelica-tree) (Hercules' Club, Devil's Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, Prickly
Elder) | Scientific Names: Aralia spinosa | Family: Araliaceae
Apple (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/apple)
(Includes crabapples) | Scientific Names: Malus sylvestrus | Family: Rosaceae
Apricot (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/apricot)
(Group also includes Plum, Peach, Cherry) | Scientific Names: Prunus armeniaca |
Family: Rosaceae
Arrow-Head Vine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/arrow-head-vine) (Nephthytis, Green Gold Naphthysis, African Evergreen,
Trileaf Wonder) | Scientific Names: Syngonium podophyllum | Family: Araceae
Arum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/arum)
(Cuckoo-pint, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Wake
Robin) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
Arum Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/arum-
lily) (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla) |
Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae
Asian Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/asian-
lily) (Asiatic Lily) | Scientific Names: Lilium asiatica | Family: Liliaceae
Asparagus Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/asparagus-fern) (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri
Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific
Names: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae
Australian Ivy Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/australian-ivy-palm) (Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Starleaf) |
Scientific Names: Brassaia actinophylla | Family: Araliaceae
Autumn Crocus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/autumn-crocus) (Meadow Saffron) | Scientific Names: Colchicum
autumnale | Family: Liliaceae
Azalea (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/azalea)
(Rosebay, Rhododendron) | Scientific Names: Rhododendron spp | Family:
Ericaceae

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Baby Doll Ti Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/baby-doll-ti-plant) (Ti-Plant, Good-Luck Plant, Hawaiian Ti Plant) |
Scientific Names: Cordyline terminalis | Family: Agavaceae
Barbados Aloe (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/barbados-aloe) (Medicine Plant, True Aloe) | Scientific Names: Aloe
barbadensis | Family: Aloaceae
Barbados Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/barbados-lily) (Amaryllis, Fire Lily, Lily of the Palace, Ridderstjerne) |
Scientific Names: Hippeastrum spp. | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Barbados Pride (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/barbados-pride) (Peacock Flower, Dwarf Poinciana) | Scientific Names:
Caesalpinia pulcherrima | Family:
Barbados Pride 2 (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/barbados-pride-2) (Bird of Paradise, Poinciana, Brazilwood) | Scientific
Names: Poinciana gilliesii | Family: Leguminosae
Bay Laurel (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/bay-
laurel) (Sweet Bag, Bay Tree, Tree Laurel, Laurel Tree, Laurel) | Scientific Names:
Laurus nobilis | Family: Lauraceae
Bead Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/bead-
tree) (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead
Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India, Chinaberry Tree) | Scientific Names:
Melia azedarach | Family: Meliaceae
Begonia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/begonia)
(Over 1,000 species and 10,000 hybrids) | Scientific Names: Begonia spp. | Family:
Begoniaceae
Bergamot Orange (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bergamot-orange) (Bergamot, Citrus bergamia) | Scientific Names: Citrus
Aurantium | Family: Rutaceae
Bird of Paradise (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bird-paradise) (Peacock Flower, Barbados Pride, Poinciana, Pride of
Barbados) | Scientific Names: Caesalpinia gilliesii | Family: Leguminosae
Bird of Paradise 2 (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bird-paradise-2) (Peacock Flower, Barbados Pride, Poinciana, Pride of
Barbados) | Scientific Names: Poinciana gilliesii | Family: Leguminosae
Bird of Paradise Flower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bird-paradise-flower) (Crane Flower, Bird's Tongue Flower) | Scientific
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Names: Strelitzia reginae | Family: Strelitziaceae


Bird's Tongue Flower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/birds-tongue-flower) (Bird of Paradise Flower, Crane Flower) | Scientific
Names: Strelitzia reginae | Family: Strelitziaceae
Bishop’s Weed (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bishops-weed) (Greater Ammi, False Queen Anne's Lace) | Scientific
Names: Ammi majus | Family: Apiaceae
Bitter Root (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/bitter-
root) (Dogbane Hemp, Indian Hemp) | Scientific Names: Apocynum
androsaemifolium | Family: Apocynaceae
Black Calla (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/black-calla) (Solomon's Lily, Wild Calla, Wild Arum) | Scientific Names:
Arum palestinum | Family: Araceae
Black Cherry (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/black-cherry) () | Scientific Names: Prunus serotina | Family: Rosaceae
Black Laurel (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/black-laurel) (Dog Hobble, Dog Laurel, Fetter Bush, Sierra Laurel) |
Scientific Names: Leucothoe spp. | Family: Ericaceae
Black Nightshade (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/black-nightshade) (Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade) | Scientific Names:
Solanum nigrum | Family: Solanaceae
Bobbins (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/bobbins)
(Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Wake Robin, Cuckoo
Plant) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
Bog Laurel (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/bog-
laurel) (Pale Laurel, Bog Kalmia) | Scientific Names: Kalmia poliifolia | Family:
Ericaceae
Borage (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/borage)
(Starflower) | Scientific Names: Borage officinalis | Family: Boraginceae
Boxwood (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/boxwood) () | Scientific Names: Buxus spp. | Family: Buxaceae
Branching Ivy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/branching-ivy) (English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy,
California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
Brazilwood (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/brazilwood) (Bird of Paradise, Poinciana, Barbados Pride) | Scientific
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Names: Poinciana gilliesii | Family: Leguminosae


Bread and Butter Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bread-and-butter-plant) (Indian Borage, Spanish Thyme, Coleus, Maratha,
Militini, East Indian Thyme) | Scientific Names: Coleus ampoinicus | Family:
Labiatae
Brunfelsia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/brunfelsia) (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-
Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia species | Family:
Solanaceae
Buckeye (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/buckeye) (Horse Chestnut) | Scientific Names: Aesculus spp | Family:
Hippocastanaceae
Buckwheat (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/buckwheat) () | Scientific Names: Fagopyrum spp. | Family: Polygonaceae
Buddhist Pine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/buddhist-pine) (Yew Pine, Japanese Yew, Southern Yew, Podocarpus) |
Scientific Names: Podocarpus macrophylla | Family: Podocarpaceae
Burning Bush (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/burning-bush) (Wahoo, Spindle Tree) | Scientific Names: Euonymus
atropurpurea | Family: Celastraceae
Buttercup (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/buttercup) (Butter Cress, Figwort) | Scientific Names: Ranunculus spp. |
Family: Ranunculaceae
Butterfly Iris (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/butterfly-iris) (Spuria Iris) | Scientific Names: Iris spuria | Family: Iridaceae
Caladium (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/caladium) (Malanga, Elephant's Ears, Stoplight, Seagull, Mother-in-law
Plant, Pink Cloud, Texas Wonder, Angel-Wings, Exposition, Candidum, Fancy-
leaved Caladium) | Scientific Names: Caladium hortulanum | Family: Araceae
Calamondin Orange (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/calamondin-orange) () | Scientific Names: Citrus mitis | Family: Rutaceae
California Ivy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/california-ivy) (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart
Ivy, English Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
Calla Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/calla-
lily) (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla,
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Arum Lily) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae


Cape Jasmine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cape-jasmine) (Gardenia) | Scientific Names: Gardenia jasminoides |
Family: Rubiaceae
Caraway (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/caraway) (Meridian Fennel, Persian Cumin) | Scientific Names: Carum
carvi | Family: Umbelliferae
Cardboard Cycad (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cardboard-cycad) () | Scientific Names: Zamia furfuracea | Family:
Cycadaceae
Cardboard Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cardboard-palm) (cycads and zamias) | Scientific Names: Zamia spp. |
Family: Cycadaceae
Cardinal Flower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cardinal-flower) (Lobelia, Indian Pink) | Scientific Names: Lobelia
cardinalis | Family: Campanulaceae
Carnation (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/carnation) (Pinks, Wild Carnation, Sweet William) | Scientific Names:
Dianthus caryophyllus | Family: Caryophyllaceae
Castor Bean Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/castor-bean-plant) (Castor Oil Plant, Mole Bean Plant, African Wonder
Tree, Castor Bean) | Scientific Names: Ricinus communis | Family: Euphorbiaceae
Catnip (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/catnip)
(Catswort, Catmint) | Scientific Names: Nepeta cataria | Family: Lamiaceae
Ceriman (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/ceriman) (Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant,
Mexican Breadfruit) | Scientific Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae
Chamomile (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chamomile) (Manzanilla, Garden Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, True
Chamomile, Corn Feverfew, Barnyard Daisy, Ground-apple, Turkey-weed) |
Scientific Names: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Compositae
Chandelier Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chandelier-plant) (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Kalanchoe, Devils Backbone,
Mother of Millions) | Scientific Names: Kalanchoe tubiflora | Family: Crassulaceae
Charming Dieffenbachia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/charming-dieffenbachia) () | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia
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amoena | Family: Araceae


Cherry (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/cherry) () |
Scientific Names: Prunus spp. | Family: Rosaceae
Chinaberry Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chinaberry-tree) (Bead Tree, China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac,
White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India) |
Scientific Names: Melia azedarach | Family: Meliaceae
Chinese Evergreen (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chinese-evergreen) () | Scientific Names: Aglaonema modestum | Family:
Araceae
Chinese Jade (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chinese-jade) (Silver Jade Plant, Silver Dollar) | Scientific Names: Crassula
arborescens | Family: Crassulaceae
Chives (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/chives) () |
Scientific Names: Allium schoenoprasum | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Choke Cherry (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/choke-cherry) () | Scientific Names: Prunus virginiana | Family: Rosaceae
Christmas Rose (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/christmas-rose) (Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Names:
Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae
Chrysanthemum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chrysanthemum) (Daisy, Mum; many varieties) | Scientific Names:
Chrysanthemum spp. | Family: Compositae
Clematis (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/clematis) (Virgin’s Bower, Leatherflower) | Scientific Names: Clematis spp.
| Family: Ranunculaceae
Climbing Bittersweet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/climbing-bittersweet) (Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False
Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet, American Bittersweet) | Scientific Names:
Celastrus scandens | Family: Celastraceae
Climbing Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/climbing-lily) (Gloriosa Lily, Glory Lily, Superb Lily) | Scientific Names:
Gloriosa superba | Family: Liliaceae
Climbing Nightshade (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/climbing-nightshade) (European Bittersweet, Deadly Nightshade, Violet
Bloom, Blue Nightshade, Soda Apple, Poisonous Nightshade, Felonwort, Devil's
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Apple, Scarlet Berry, Woody Nightshade, Blue Blindweed) | Scientific Names:


Solanum dulcamara | Family: Solanaceae
Clivia Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/clivia-
lily) (Kaffir Lily, Clivies, Caffre Lily, Cape Clivia, Klivia) | Scientific Names: Clivia
spp. | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Clusia Rosea (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/clusia-rosea) (Clusia) | Scientific Names: Clusia major | Family: Clusiaceae
Coffee Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/coffee-tree) (Wild Coffee, Geranium-Leaf Aralia) | Scientific Names:
Polyscias guilfoylei | Family: Araliaceae
Coleus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/coleus)
(Indian Borage, Bread and Butter Plant, Spanish Thyme, East Indian Thyme,
Stinging Thyme, Country Boarage; many others) | Scientific Names: Coleus
ampoinicus | Family: Labiatae
Common Privet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/common-privet) (Privet, Amur, Wax-leaf) | Scientific Names: Ligustrum
vulgare | Family: Oleaceae
Coontie Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/coontie-palm) (Sago Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias) |
Scientific Names: Zamia pumila | Family: Cycadaceae
Cordatum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cordatum) (Fiddle-Leaf, Horsehead Philodendron, Heartleaf
Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red
Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron oxycardium
| Family: Araceae
Corn Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/corn-
plant) (Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant) |
Scientific Names: Dracaena fragrans | Family: Asparagaceae
Cornstalk Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cornstalk-plant) (Corn Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant) |
Scientific Names: Dracaena fragrans | Family: Agavaceae
Cow parsnip (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cow-parsnip) (Giant Hogweed) | Scientific Names: Heracleum maximum |
Family: Apiaceae
Cowbane (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cowbane) (Water Hemlock, Poison Parsnip) | Scientific Names: Cicuta
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species | Family: Apiaceae


Cuckoo-pint (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cuckoo-pint) (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root,
Bobbins, Wake Robin) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
Cutleaf Philodendron (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cutleaf-philodendron) (Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Ceriman,
Mexican Breadfruit, Split-leaf Philodendron, Window Leaf Plant) | Scientific
Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae
Cycads (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/cycads)
(Sago Palm, Fern Palm) | Scientific Names: Cycas and Zamia species | Family:
Cycadaceae
Cyclamen (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cyclamen) (Sowbread) | Scientific Names: Cyclamen spp | Family:
Primulaceae
Daffodil (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/daffodil)
(Narcissus, Jonquil, Paper White) | Scientific Names: Narcissus spp | Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Dahlia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/dahlia)
(Many varieties) | Scientific Names: Dahlia species | Family: Compositae
Daisy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/daisy)
(Chrysanthemum, Mum) | Scientific Names: Chrysanthemum species | Family:
Compositae
Day Lilies (many varieties) (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/day-lilies-many-varieties) () | Scientific Names: Hemerocallis spp. |
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Deadly Nightshade (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/deadly-nightshade) (Nightshade, Black Nightshade, European Bittersweet,
Climbing Nightshade) | Scientific Names: Solanum spp | Family: Solanaceae
Desert Azalea (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/desert-azalea) (Desert Rose, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily)
| Scientific Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
Desert Rose (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/desert-rose) (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) |
Scientific Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
Devil's Backbone (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/devils-backbone) (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Kalanchoe, Chandelier Plant,
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Mother of Millions) | Scientific Names: Kalanchoe tubiflora | Family: Crassulaceae


Devils Ivy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/devils-
ivy) (Pothos, Golden Pothos, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific Names:
Epipremnum aureum | Family: Araceae
Dieffenbachia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dieffenbachia) (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow,
Dumbcane, Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection) | Scientific Names:
Dieffenbachia | Family: Araceae
Dock (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/dock)
(Sorrel) | Scientific Names: Rumex sp. | Family: Polygonaceae
Dog Daisy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/dog-
daisy) (Dog Fennel) | Scientific Names: Achillea millefolium | Family: Compositae
Dog Hobble (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/dog-
hobble) (Dog Laurel, Fetter Bush, Black Laurel) | Scientific Names: Leucothoe sp. |
Family: Ericaceae
Dogbane Hemp (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dogbane-hemp) (Bitterroot, Indian Hemp) | Scientific Names: Apocynum
spp. | Family: Apocynaceae
Dracaena (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dracaena) (Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant) |
Scientific Names: Dracaena spp. | Family: Agavaceae
Dumbcane (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dumbcane) (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow,
Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific
Names: Dieffenbachia | Family: Araceae
Dwarf Poinciana (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dwarf-poinciana) (Barbados Pride, Peacock Flower) | Scientific Names:
Caesalpinia pulcherrima | Family: Fabaceae
Easter Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/easter-lily) () | Scientific Names: Lilium longiflorum | Family: Liliaceae
Easter Rose (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/easter-rose) (Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose) | Scientific Names:
Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae
Eastern Star (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/eastern-star) () | Scientific Names: Dianthus spp. | Family: Caryophyllaceae

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Elephant Ears (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/elephant-ears) (Caladium, Taro, Pai, Ape, Cape, Via, Via sori, Malanga) |
Scientific Names: Caladium hortulanum | Family: Araceae
Elephant Ears (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/elephant-ears-0) (Caladium, Malanga) | Scientific Names: Colocasia
esculenta | Family: Araceae
Elephant-Ear Begonia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/elephant-ear-begonia) () | Scientific Names: Begonia scharfii | Family:
Begoniaceae
Emerald Feather (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/emerald-feather) (Emerald Fern, Asparagus, Asparagus fern, Sprengeri
fern, Plumosa fern, Lace fern, Racemose asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Names:
Asparagus densiflorus | Family: Liliaceae
English Holly (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/english-holly) (European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry,
American Holly) | Scientific Names: Ilex aquifolium | Family: Aquifoliaceae
English Ivy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/english-ivy) (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy,
California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
English Yew (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/english-yew) (Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese
Yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus baccata | Family: Taxaceae
Epazote (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/epazote)
(Wormseed, Jusuit's Tea, Mexican Tea, Paico) | Scientific Names: Chenopodium
ambrosioides | Family: Chenopodiaceae
Eucalyptus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/eucalyptus) (Many cultivars) | Scientific Names: Eucalyptus species |
Family: Myrtaceae
European Bittersweet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/european-bittersweet) (Climbing Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade) |
Scientific Names: Solanum dulcamara | Family: Solanaceae
European Holly (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/european-holly) (European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry,
American Holly, English Holly) | Scientific Names: Ilex aquifolium | Family:
Aquifoliaceae

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Everlasting Pea (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/everlasting-pea) (Sweet Pea, Perennial Pea) | Scientific Names: Lathyrus
latifolius | Family: Fabaceae
Exotica (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/exotica)
(Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Spotted
Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia
amoena | Family: Araceae
False Bittersweet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/false-bittersweet) (American Bittersweet) | Scientific Names: Celastrus
scandens | Family: Celastraceae
False Queen Anne’s Lace (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/false-queen-annes-lace) (Bishop's Weed, Greater Ammi) | Scientific
Names: Ammi majus | Family: Apiaceae
Feather Geranium (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/feather-geranium) (Jerusalem Oak, Ambrosia Mexicana) | Scientific
Names: Ambrosia mexicana | Family: Chenopodiaceae
Fern Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/fern-
palm) (Sago Palm, Cycads) | Scientific Names: Zamia spp. | Family: Cycadaceae
Fetter Bush (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/fetter-bush) (Dog Laurel, Dog Hobble, Black Laurel) | Scientific Names:
Leucothoe spp. | Family: Ericaceae
Fetterbush (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/fetterbush) (Staggerberry, Maleberry) | Scientific Names: Lyonia spp. |
Family: Ericaceae
Fiddle-Leaf (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/fiddle-leaf) (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron,
Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red
Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron bipennifolium | Family:
Araceae
Fig (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/fig) (Weeping
Fig, Indian Rubber Plant) | Scientific Names: Ficus benjamina | Family: Moraceae
Figwort (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/figwort)
(Buttercup, Butter Cress, Burwort, Crowfoot burwort) | Scientific Names:
Ranunculus acris | Family: Ranunculaceae
Fire Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/fire-lily)
(Amaryllis, Barbados Lily, Lily of the Palace, Ridderstjerne) | Scientific Names:
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Hippeastrum spp. | Family: Amaryllidaceae


Flag (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/flag) (Iris,
Snake Lily, Water Flag) | Scientific Names: Iris species | Family: Iridaceae
Flamingo Flower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/flamingo-flower) (Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant,
Painter's Pallet) | Scientific Names: Anthurium scherzeranum | Family: Araceae
Fleabane (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/fleabane) (Showy Daisy, Horseweed, Seaside Daisy) | Scientific Names:
Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae
Florida Beauty (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/florida-beauty) (Gold Dust Dracaena, Spotted Dracaena) | Scientific
Names: Dracaena surculosa | Family: Asparagaceae
Florist's Calla (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/florists-calla) (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Arum Lily,
Garden Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family:
Araceae
Foxglove (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/foxglove) () | Scientific Names: Digitalis purpurea | Family:
Scrophalariaceae
Franciscan Rain Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/franciscan-rain-tree) (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night,
Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia
species | Family: Solanaceae
Garden Calla (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/garden-calla) (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla,
Arum Lily) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae
Garden Chamomile (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/garden-chamomile) (Chamomile, Ground Apple, Roman Chamomile) |
Scientific Names: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Asteraceae
Garden Hyacinth (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/garden-hyacinth) (Hyacinth) | Scientific Names: Hyacinthus orientalis |
Family: Liliaceae
Gardenia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/gardenia) (Cape Jasmine) | Scientific Names: Gardenia jasminoides |
Family: Rubiaceae

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Garlic (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/garlic)
(Stinking Rose, Rustic Treacle, Camphor of the Poor, Nectar of the Gods, Serpent
Garlic, Rocambole) | Scientific Names: Allium sativum | Family: Liliaceae
Geranium (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/geranium) (Many cultivars) | Scientific Names: Pelargonium species |
Family: Geraniaceae
Geranium-Leaf Aralia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/geranium-leaf-aralia) (Wild Coffee, Coffee Tree) | Scientific Names:
Polyscias guilfoylei | Family: Araliaceae
Giant Dracaena (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/giant-dracaena) (Palm Lily, Grass Palm) | Scientific Names: Cordyline
australis | Family: Agavaceae
Giant Dumb Cane (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/giant-dumb-cane) (Charming Dieffenbachia, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane,
Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific
Names: Dieffenbachia amoena | Family: Araceae
Giant Hogweed (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/giant-hogweed) (Cow Parsnip) | Scientific Names: Heracleum maximum |
Family: Apiaceae
Glacier Ivy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/glacier-ivy) (English Ivy, Branching Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy,
California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
Gladiola (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/gladiola)
(Many cultivars) | Scientific Names: Gladiolus species | Family: Iridaceae
Gloriosa Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/gloriosa-lily) (Glory Lily, Climbing Lily, Superb Lily) | Scientific Names:
Gloriosa superba | Family: Liliaceae
Gold Dieffenbachia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/gold-dieffenbachia) () | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia picta | Family:
Araceae
Gold Dust Dracaena (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/gold-dust-dracaena) (Florida Beauty) | Scientific Names: Dracaena
surculosa | Family: Agavaceae
Golden Birds Nest (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/golden-birds-nest) (Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, Good Luck
Plant) | Scientific Names: Sansevieria trifasciata | Family: Agavaceae
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Golden Pothos (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/golden-pothos) (Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific
Names: Epipremnum aureum | Family: Araceae
Golden Ragwort (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/golden-ragwort) (Ragwort) | Scientific Names: Senecio species | Family:
Compositae
Good Luck Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/good-luck-plant) (Shamrock Plant, Sorrel) | Scientific Names: Oxalis spp. |
Family:
Grapefruit (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/grapefruit) () | Scientific Names: Citrus paradisii | Family: Rutaceae
Grass Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/grass-palm) (Giant Dracaena, Palm Lily) | Scientific Names: Cordyline
australis | Family: Agavaceae
Greater Ammi (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/greater-ammi) (Bishop's Weed, False Queen Anne's Lace) | Scientific
Names: Ammi majus | Family: Apiaceae
Green Gold Naphthysis (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/green-gold-naphthysis) (Nephthytis, Arrow-Head Vine) | Scientific
Names: Syngonium podophyllum | Family: Araceae
Ground Apple (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/ground-apple) (Chamomile, Garden Chamomile, Roman Chamomile) |
Scientific Names: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Asteraceae
Groundsel (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/groundsel) (Ragwort, Senecio) | Scientific Names: Senecio species |
Family: Compositae
Hahn's Self Branching English Ivy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-
non-toxic-plants/hahns-self-branching-english-ivy) (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy,
Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy, English Ivy) | Scientific Names:
Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
Hashish (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/hashish)
(Marijuana, Indian Hemp) | Scientific Names: Cannabis sativa | Family:
Cannabaceae
Hawaiian Ti (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hawaiian-ti) (Snake Plant, Giant Dracaena) | Scientific Names: Giant
Dracaena | Family: Agavaceae
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Heartleaf Philodendron (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/heartleaf-philodendron) (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Fiddle-
Leaf, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red
Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron bipennifolium | Family:
Araceae
Heavenly Bamboo (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/heavenly-bamboo) (Sacred Bamboo, Nandina) | Scientific Names:
Nandina domestica | Family: Berberidaceae
Hellebore (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hellebore) (Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Names:
Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae
Hercules' Club (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hercules-club) (Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, Prickly
Elder) | Scientific Names: Aralia spinosa | Family: Araliaceae
Hills of Snow (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hills-snow) (Hydrangea, Hortensia, Seven Bark) | Scientific Names:
Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae
Holly (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/holly)
(English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American
Holly) | Scientific Names: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
Horse Chestnut (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/horse-chestnut) (Buckeye) | Scientific Names: Aesculus glabra | Family:
Hippocastanaceae
Horsehead Philodendron (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/horsehead-philodendron) (Fiddle-Leaf, Cordatum, Heartleaf
Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red
Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron
bipennifolium | Family: Araceae
Horseweed (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/horseweed) (Showy Daisy, Fleabane, Seaside Daisy) | Scientific Names:
Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae
Hortensia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hortensia) (Hydrangea, Hills of Snow, Seven Bark) | Scientific Names:
Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae
Hosta (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/hosta)
(Plantain Lily, Funkia) | Scientific Names: Hosta plataginea | Family: Liliaceae
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Hurricane Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/hurricane-plant) (Cutleaf Philodendron, Swiss Cheese Plant, Ceriman,
Mexican Breadfruit) | Scientific Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae
Hyacinth (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hyacinth) () | Scientific Names: Hyacinthus orientalis | Family: Liliaceae
Hydrangea (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hydrangea) (Hortensia, Hills of Snow, Seven Bark) | Scientific Names:
Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae
Impala Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/impala-lily) (Desert Rose, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Desert Azalea, Kudu Lily)
| Scientific Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
Indian Apple (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/indian-apple) (Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon,
Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake) | Scientific Names:
Podophyllum peltatum | Family: Berberidaceae
Indian Borage (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/indian-borage) (Bread and Butter Plant, Country Borage, Spanish Thyme,
Coleus, Maratha, Militini, East Indian Thyme) | Scientific Names: Coleus
ampoinicus | Family: Labiatae
Indian Hemp (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/indian-hemp) (Dogbane Hemp, Bitter Root) | Scientific Names: Apocynum
androsaemifolium | Family: Apocynaceae
Indian Hemp (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/indian-hemp-0) (Marijuana, Hashish) | Scientific Names: Cannabis sativa |
Family: Cannabaceae
Indian Pink (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/indian-pink) (Lobelia, Cardinal Flower) | Scientific Names: Lobelia
cardinalis | Family: Campanulaceae
Indian Rubber Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/indian-rubber-plant) (Fig, Weeping Fig) | Scientific Names: Ficus
benjamina | Family: Moraceae
Inkberry (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/inkberry) (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, American Holly,
Winterberry) | Scientific Names: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
Iris (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/iris) (Flag,
Snake Lily, Water Flag) | Scientific Names: Iris species | Family: Iridaceae
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Iron Cross Begonia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/iron-cross-begonia) () | Scientific Names: Begonia masoniana | Family:
Ivy Arum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/ivy-
arum) (Pothos, Golden Pothos, Taro Vine, Devil's Ivy) | Scientific Names:
Epipremnum aureum | Family: Araceae
Jack-in-the-pulpit (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/jack-pulpit) (Three-leaved indian turnip, Devil's dear, Wake robin, Starch
wort, Wild turnip, Dragon root, Bog onion, Pepper turnip, Brown dragon,
Memory root) | Scientific Names: Arisaema triphyllum | Family: Araceae
Jade Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/jade-
plant) (Baby Jade, Dwarf rubber plant, Jade tree, Chinese rubber plant, Japanese
rubber plant) | Scientific Names: Crassula argentea | Family: Crassulaceae
Japanese Show Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/japanese-show-lily) () | Scientific Names: Lilium speciosum | Family:
Liliaceae
Japanese Yew (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/japanese-yew) (English Yew, Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Anglo-Japanese
Yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus sp. | Family: Taxaceae
Jerusalem Cherry (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/jerusalem-cherry) (Natal cherry, Winter cherry) | Scientific Names:
Solanum pseudocapsicum | Family: Solanaceae
Jerusalem Oak (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/jerusalem-oak) (Feather Geranium, Ambrosia Mexicana) | Scientific
Names: Ambrosia mexicana | Family: Chenopodiaceae
Jonquil (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/jonquil)
(Daffodil, Narcissus, Paper White) | Scientific Names: Narcissus jonquilla | Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Kaffir Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/kaffir-
lily) (Clivia Lily) | Scientific Names: Clivia minata | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Kalanchoe (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/kalanchoe) (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Devils Backbone, Chandelier Plant,
Mother of Millions) | Scientific Names: Kalanchoe spp | Family: Crassulaceae
Kiss-me-quick (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/kiss-me-quick) (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night,
Morning-Noon-and-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia
species | Family: Solanaceae
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Klamath Weed (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/klamath-weed) (St. John's Wort) | Scientific Names: Hypericum
perforatum | Family: Clusiaceae
Kudu Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/kudu-
lily) (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Desert Rose) | Scientific
Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
Lace Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/lace-
fern) (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern,
Asparagus Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Names: Asparagus
densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae
Lacy Tree Philodendron (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/lacy-tree-philodendron) () | Scientific Names: Philodendron selloum
| Family: Araceae
Lady-of-the-night (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lady-night) (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Morning-
Noon-and-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia species |
Family: Solanaceae
Lambkill (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lambkill) (Sheep Laurel) | Scientific Names: Kalmia augustifolia | Family:
Ericaceae
Lantana (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/lantana)
(Shrub Verbena, Yellow Sage, Red Sage) | Scientific Names: Lantana camara |
Family: Verbenaceae
Larkspur (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/larkspur) () | Scientific Names: Delphinium species | Family:
Ranunculaceae
Laurel (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/laurel)
(Mountain laurel, Spoonwood, Mountain Ivy, Calico Bush, Ivy Bush) | Scientific
Names: Kalmia latifolia | Family: Ericaceae
Lavender (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lavender) (Common Lavender, English Lavender) | Scientific Names:
Lavendula angustifolia | Family: Lamiaceae
Leatherflower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/leatherflower) (Clematis, Virgin's Bower) | Scientific Names: Clematis sp. |
Family: Ranunculaceae

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Leek (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/leek)
(Elephant Garlic) | Scientific Names: Allium ampeloprasum | Family: Liliaceae
Lemon (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/lemon) () |
Scientific Names: Citrus limonia | Family: Rutaceae
Lemon Grass (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lemon-grass) (Oil Grass) | Scientific Names: Cymbopogon citratus |
Family: Poaceae
Lemon Verbena (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lemon-verbena) (Lemon Beebrush) | Scientific Names: Aloysia triphylla |
Family: Verbenaceae
Lenten Rose (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lenten-rose) (Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Names:
Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae
Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/lily) () |
Scientific Names: Lilium species | Family: Liliaceae
Lily of the Palace (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lily-palace) (Amaryllis, Fire Lily, Barbados Lily, Ridderstjerne) | Scientific
Names: Hippeastrum spp. | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Lily of the Valley (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lily-valley) () | Scientific Names: Convallaria majalis | Family: Asparagaceae
Lily-of-the-Valley Bush (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lily-valley-bush) (Andromeda Japonica, Pieris) | Scientific Names: Pieris
japonica | Family: Ericaceae
Lime (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/lime) () |
Scientific Names: Citrus aurantifolia | Family: Rutaceae
Lobelia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/lobelia)
(Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink) | Scientific Names: Lobelia cardinalis | Family:
Campanulaceae
Locust (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/locust) () |
Scientific Names: Robinia spp. | Family: Mimosaceae
Lord-and-Ladies (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lord-and-ladies) (Arum, Wake Robin, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root,
Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
Lovage (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/lovage)
(Maggi plant, Smellage) | Scientific Names: Levisticum officinale | Family:
Apiaceae
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Madagascar Dragon Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-


toxic-plants/madagascar-dragon-tree) () | Scientific Names: Dracaena marginata
| Family: Asparagaceae
Maidens Breath (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/maidens-breath) (Baby's Breath) | Scientific Names: Gypsophila elegans |
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Malanga (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/malanga) (Caladium, Elephant's Ears) | Scientific Names: Colocasia
esculenta | Family: Araceae
Maleberry (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/maleberry) (Staggerbush, Fetterbush) | Scientific Names: Lyonia sp. |
Family: Ericaceae
Mapleleaf Begonia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mapleleaf-begonia) () | Scientific Names: Begonia cleopatra | Family:
Begoniaceae
Marble Queen (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/marble-queen) (Golden Pothos) | Scientific Names: Scindapsus aureus |
Family: Araceae
Marijuana (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/marijuana) (Indian Hemp, Hashish) | Scientific Names: Cannabis sativa |
Family: Cannabaceae
Marjoram (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/marjoram) (Knotted Marjoram, Pot Marjoram) | Scientific Names:
Origanum majorana | Family: Lamiaceae
Mauna Loa Peace Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mauna-loa-peace-lily) (Peace Lily) | Scientific Names: Spathiphyllum |
Family: Araceae
Mayapple (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mayapple) (Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple,
Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake) | Scientific Names:
Podophyllum peltatum | Family: Berberidaceae
Mayweed (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mayweed) (Poison Daisy, Stinking Chamomile) | Scientific Names:
Anthemis cotula | Family: Asteraceae
Meadow Saffron (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/meadow-saffron) (Autumn Crocus) | Scientific Names: Colchicum
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autumnale | Family: Liliaceae


Medicine Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/medicine-plant) (Aloe, True Aloe, Barbados Aloe) | Scientific Names: |
Family: Aloaceae
Metallic Leaf Begonia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/metallic-leaf-begonia) () | Scientific Names: Begonia metallica | Family:
Begoniaceae
Mexican Breadfruit (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mexican-breadfruit) (Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Swiss
Cheese Plant, Ceriman, Split-leaf Philodendron, Window Leaf Plant) | Scientific
Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae
Milfoil (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/milfoil)
(Yarrow) | Scientific Names: Achillea millefolium | Family: Asteraceae
Milkweed (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/milkweed) () | Scientific Names: Asclepias species | Family: Asclepiadaceae
Mint (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/mint)
(Garden Mint) | Scientific Names: Mentha sp. | Family: Lamiaceae
Mistletoe "American" (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mistletoe-american) (American Mistletoe) | Scientific Names:
Phoradendron flavescens | Family: Viscaceae
Mock Azalea (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mock-azalea) (Desert Rose, Desert Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily)
| Scientific Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
Mole Bean Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mole-bean-plant) () | Scientific Names: Ricinus communis | Family:
Euphobiaceae
Morning Glory (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/morning-glory) () | Scientific Names: Ipomoea spp | Family:
Convolvulaceae
Morning-Noon-and-Night (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/morning-noon-and-night) (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-
Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia
species | Family: Solanaceae
Moss Rose (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/moss-
rose) (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley) | Scientific Names:
Portulaca oleracea | Family: Portulacaceae
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Mother of Millions (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/mother-millions) (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Kalanchoe, Devils Backbone,
Chandelier Plant) | Scientific Names: Kalanchoe tubiflora | Family: Crassulaceae
Mother-in-Law (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mother-law) () | Scientific Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae
Mother-In-Law Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mother-law-plant) (Mother of Millions, Kalanchoe, Devils Backbone,
Chandelier Plant) | Scientific Names: Kalanchoe tubiflora | Family: Crassulaceae
Mother-in-Law’s Tongue (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/mother-laws-tongue) (Snake Plant, Golden Bird's Nest, Good Luck
Plant) | Scientific Names: Sansevieria trifasciata | Family: Agavaceae
Mum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/mum)
(Chrysanthemum, Daisy) | Scientific Names: Chrysanthemum spp. | Family:
Compositae
Naked Lady (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/naked-lady) () | Scientific Names: Amaryllis spp. | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Nandina (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/nandina) (Sacred Bamboo, Heavenly Bamboo) | Scientific Names: Nandina
domestica | Family: Berberidaceae
Narcissus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/narcissus) (Daffodil, Jonquil, Paper White) | Scientific Names: Narcissus
spp | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Nasturtium (Watercress) (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/nasturtium-watercress) (Watercress, Brunnenkress) | Scientific
Names: Nasturtium officinale | Family: Brassicaceae
Needlepoint Ivy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/needlepoint-ivy) (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, English Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy,
California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
Nephthytis (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/nephthytis) (Arrow-Head Vine, Green Gold Naphthysis, African Evergreen,
Trileaf Wonder) | Scientific Names: Syngonium podophyllum | Family: Araceae
Nicotiana (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/nicotiana) (Tree Tobacco, Tobacco, Mustard Tree) | Scientific Names:
Nicotiana glauca | Family: Solanaceae
Nightshade (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/nightshade) (Deadly Nightshade, Black Nightshade) | Scientific Names:
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Solanum spp | Family: Solanaceae


Octopus Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/octopus-tree) (Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Australian Ivy Palm, Starleaf) |
Scientific Names: Schefflera or Brassia actinoplylla | Family: Araliaceae
Oilcloth Flower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/oilcloth-flower) (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Pigtail Plant,
Flamingo Flower, Painter's Pallet) | Scientific Names: Anthurium scherzeranum |
Family: Araceae
Oleander (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/oleander) (Rose-Bay) | Scientific Names: Nerium oleander | Family:
Apocynaceae
Onion (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/onion) () |
Scientific Names: Allium cepa | Family: Liliaceae
Orange (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/orange) ()
| Scientific Names: Citrus sinensis | Family: Rutaceae
Orange Day Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/orange-day-lily) () | Scientific Names: Hemerocallis graminea | Family:
Liliaceae
Oregano (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/oregano) (Greek Oregano) | Scientific Names: Origanum vulgare hirtum |
Family: Lamiaceae
Oregon Holly (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/oregon-holly) (English Holly, European Holly, Inkberry, American Holly,
Winterberry) | Scientific Names: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
Ornamental Pepper (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/ornamental-pepper) (Natal Cherry, Winter Cherry, Jerusalem Cherry) |
Scientific Names: Solanum pseudocapsicum | Family: Solanaceae
Pacific Yew (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pacific-yew) (English Yew, Western Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese
Yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus brevifolia | Family: Taxaceae
Painter's Pallette (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/painters-pallette) (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth
Flower, Pigtail Plant, Flamingo Flower) | Scientific Names: Anthurium
scherzeranum | Family: Araceae
Palm Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/palm-
lily) (Giant Dracaena, Grass palm) | Scientific Names: Cordyline australis | Family:
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Agavaceae
Panda Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/panda-plant) (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf
Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red
Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf , Fiddle-leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron
bipennifolium | Family: Araceae
Paper White (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/paper-white) (Daffodil, Jonquil, Narcissus) | Scientific Names: Narcissus
spp | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Paraguayan Jasmine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/paraguayan-jasmine) (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night,
Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick , Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific
Names: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
Parsley (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/parsley)
(Italian Parsley, Hamburg Parsley, Turnip-rooted Parsley) | Scientific Names:
Petroselinum crispum | Family: Apiaceae
Peace Begonia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/peace-begonia) () | Scientific Names: Begonia rex 'peace' | Family:
Begoniaceae
Peace Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/peace-
lily) (Mauna Loa Peace Lily) | Scientific Names: Spathiphyllum | Family: Araceae
Peach (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/peach)
(Similar plants: Plum, Apricot, Cherry) | Scientific Names: Prunus persica |
Family: Rosaceae
Peacock Flower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/peacock-flower) (Barbados Pride, Dwarf Poinciana) | Scientific Names:
Caesalpinia pulcherrima | Family: Fabaceae
Pencil Cactus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pencil-cactus) (Sticks of Fire) | Scientific Names: Euphorbia tirucalli |
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Peony (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/peony) () |
Scientific Names: Paeonis officinalis | Family: Paeniaceae
Perennial Pea (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/perennial-pea) (Sweet Pea, Everlasting Pea) | Scientific Names: Lathyrus
latifolius | Family: Fabaceae

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Periwinkle (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/periwinkle) (Running Myrtle. Vinca) | Scientific Names: Vinca rosea |
Family: Apocynaceae
Philodendron Pertusum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/philodendron-pertusum) () | Scientific Names: Philodendron spp |
Family: Araceae
Pie Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/pie-
plant) (Rhubarb) | Scientific Names: Rheum rhabarbarium | Family: Polygonaceae
Pieris (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/pieris)
(Lily-of-the-Valley Bush, Andromeda Japonica, Fetterbush) | Scientific Names:
Pieris japonica | Family: Ericaceae
Pig Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/pig-lily)
(Calla Lily, Arum Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla) |
Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae
Pigtail Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pigtail-plant) (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower,
Painter's Pallet, Flamingo Flower) | Scientific Names: Anthurium scherzeranum |
Family: Araceae
Pink Pearl (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/pink-
pearl) () | Scientific Names: Begonia semperflorens cultivar | Family: Begoniaceae
Pinks (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/pinks)
(Carnation, Wild Carnation, Sweet William) | Scientific Names: Dianthus
caryophyllus | Family: Caryophyllaceae
Plantain Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/plantain-lily) (Hosta) | Scientific Names: Hosta plantaginea | Family:
Liliaceae
Plum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/plum)
(similar plants: apricot, peach, cherry) | Scientific Names: Prunus domestica |
Family: Rosaceae
Plumosa Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/plumosa-fern) (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri
Fern, Asparagus Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific
Names: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae
Poinciana (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/poinciana) (Peacock Flower, Bird of Paradise, Barbados Pride, Pride of
Barbados) | Scientific Names: Caesalpinia gilliessi | Family: Leguminosae
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Poinsettia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/poinsettia) () | Scientific Names: Euphorbia pulcherrima | Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Poison Daisy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/poison-daisy) (Mayweed, Stinking Chamomile) | Scientific Names:
Anthemis cotula | Family: Asteraceae
Poison Hemlock (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/poison-hemlock) (Poison Parsley, Spotted Hemlock, Winter Fern,
California Fern, Nebraska Fern, Deadly Hemlock) | Scientific Names: Conium
maculatum | Family: Umbelliferae
Poison Parsnip (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/poison-parsnip) (water hemlock, cowbane) | Scientific Names: Cicuta
maculata | Family: Apiaceae
Portulaca (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/portulaca) (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley, Moss
Rose) | Scientific Names: Portulaca oleracea | Family: Portulacaceae
Prayer Bean (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/prayer-bean) (Rosary Pea, Buddhist Rosary Bead, Indian Bead, Indian
Licorice, Love Bean, Lucky Bean, Seminole Bead, Weather Plant, Precatory Bean)
| Scientific Names: Abrus precatorius | Family: Leguminosae
Pride-of-India (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pride-india) (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar,
Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Bead Tree, Chinaberry Tree) | Scientific
Names: Melia azedarach | Family: Meliaceae
Primrose (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/primrose) () | Scientific Names: Primula vulgaris | Family: Primulaceae
Privet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/privet)
(amur, wax-leaf, common privet) | Scientific Names: Ligustrum japonicum |
Family: Oleaceae
Purslane (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/purslane) (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Portulaca, Pigwee, Pusley, Moss
Rose) | Scientific Names: Portulaca oleracea | Family: Portulacaceae
Racemose asparagus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/racemose-asparagus) (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern,
Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Asparagus Fern, Shatavari) | Scientific
Names: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae
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Ragwort (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/ragwort)
(Golden Ragwort, Tansy) | Scientific Names: Senecio species | Family:
Compositae
Ranger's Button (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/rangers-button) (White Heads) | Scientific Names: Sphenosciadium
capitellatum | Family: Apiaceae
Red Emerald (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/red-
emerald) (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda
Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Fiddle Leaf, Red Princess, Saddle
Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron bipennifolium | Family: Araceae
Red Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/red-lily)
() | Scientific Names: Lilium umbellatum | Family: Liliaceae
Red Princess (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/red-princess) (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf
Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Fiddle Leaf,
Red Emerald, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron bipennifolium |
Family: Araceae
Red-Marginated Dracaena (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/red-marginated-dracaena) (straight-marginated dracaena) |
Scientific Names: Dracaena marginata | Family: Agavaceae
Rex Begonia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/rex-
begonia) () | Scientific Names: Begonia rex | Family: Begoniaceae
Rhododendron (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/rhododendron) (Rosebay, Azalea) | Scientific Names: Rhododendron spp |
Family: Ericaceae
Rhubarb (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/rhubarb) (Pie Plant) | Scientific Names: Rheum rhabarbarium | Family:
Polygonaceae
Ribbon Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/ribbon-plant) (Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree) |
Scientific Names: Dracaena spp. | Family: Agavaceae
Ridderstjerne (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/ridderstjerne) (Amaryllis, Fire Lily, Lily of the Palace, Barbados Lily) |
Scientific Names: Hippeastrum spp. | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Rock Moss (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/rock-
moss) (Wild Portulaca, Moss Rose, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley) | Scientific Names:
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Portulaca oleracea | Family: Portulacaceae


Roman Chamomile (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/roman-chamomile) (Chamomile, Garden Chamomile, Ground Apple) |
Scientific Names: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Asteraceae
Rosebay (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/rosebay)
(Rhododendron, Azalea) | Scientific Names: Rhododendron spp | Family:
Ericaceae
Rubrum Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/rubrum-lily) () | Scientific Names: Lilium speciosum | Family: Liliaceae
Running Myrtle (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/running-myrtle) (Periwinkle, Vinca) | Scientific Names: Vinca rosea |
Family: Apocynaceae
Sabi Star (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/sabi-
star) (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Desert Rose, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) | Scientific
Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae
Sacred Bamboo (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sacred-bamboo) (Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina) | Scientific Names:
Nandina domestica | Family: Berberidaceae
Saddle Leaf (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/saddle-leaf) (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf
Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red
Emerald, Red Princess, Fiddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron
bipennifolium | Family: Araceae
Sago Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/sago-
palm) (Coontie Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias) | Scientific Names:
Cycas revoluta, zamia species | Family: Cycadaceae
Satin Pothos (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/satin-pothos) (Silk Pothos) | Scientific Names: Scindapsus pictus | Family:
Araceae
Scented Geranium (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/scented-geranium) (Geraniums) | Scientific Names: Pelargonium sp. |
Family: Geranilea
Schefflera (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/schefflera) (Umbrella Tree, Australian Ivy Palm, Octopus Tree, Starleaf) |
Scientific Names: Schefflera | Family: Araliaceae

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Seaside Daisy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/seaside-daisy) (Showy Daisy, Horseweed, Fleabane) | Scientific Names:
Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae
Seven Bark (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/seven-bark) (Hydrangea, Hortensia, Hills of Snow) | Scientific Names:
Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae
Shamrock Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/shamrock-plant) (Good Luck Plant, Sorrel) | Scientific Names: Oxalis spp. |
Family: Oxalidaceae
Shatavari (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/shatavari) (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern,
Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus) | Scientific Names: Asparagus
densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae
Showy Daisy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/showy-daisy) (Seaside Daisy, Horseweed, Fleabane) | Scientific Names:
Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae
Silver Dollar (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/silver-dollar) (Silver Jade Plant, Chinese Jade) | Scientific Names: Crassula
arborescens | Family: Crassulaceae
Silver Jade Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/silver-jade-plant) (Chinese Jade, Silver Dollar) | Scientific Names: Crassula
arborescens | Family: Crassulaceae
Skunk Cabbage (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/skunk-cabbage) (Skunk Weed, Polecat Weed, Meadow Cabbage, Swamp
Cabbage) | Scientific Names: Symplocarpus foetidus | Family: Araceae
Snake Lilly (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/snake-lilly) (Iris, Flag, Water Flag) | Scientific Names: Iris species | Family:
Iridaceae
Snake Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/snake-plant) (Golden Bird's Nest, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, Good Luck
Plant) | Scientific Names: Sansevieria trifasciata | Family: Agavaceae
Solomon’s Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/solomons-lily) (Black Calla, Wild Calla, Wild Arum) | Scientific Names:
Arum palestinum | Family: Araceae
Sorrel (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/sorrel)
(Common Sorrel, Spinach-Dock, Narrow-leaved Dock, Garden sorrel) | Scientific
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Names: Rumex scutatus | Family: Polygonaceae


Sowbread (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sowbread) (Cyclamen) | Scientific Names: Cyclamen spp | Family:
Primulaceae
Spanish Thyme (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/spanish-thyme) (Indian Borage, Bread and Butter Plant, Coleus, East
Indian Thyme, Stinging Thyme, Country Boarage; many others) | Scientific
Names: Coleus ampoinicus | Family: Labiatae
Spindle Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/spindle-tree) (Wahoo, Burning Bush) | Scientific Names: Euonymus
atropurpurea | Family: Celastraceae
Split Leaf Philodendron (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/split-leaf-philodendron) (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf
Philodendron, Panda Plant, Fiddle-Leaf, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red
Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron bipennifolium | Family:
Araceae
Spotted Dumb Cane (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/spotted-dumb-cane) (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic
Snow, Dumbcane, Exotica, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names:
Dieffenbachia amoena | Family: Araceae
Sprengeri Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sprengeri-fern) (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Plumosa Fern,
Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Names: Asparagus
densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae
Spring Parsley (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/spring-parsley) () | Scientific Names: Cymopterus watsonii | Family:
Apiaceae
St. John’s Wort (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/st-johns-wort) (Klamath Weed) | Scientific Names: Hypericum perforatum
| Family: Clusiaceae
Staggerbush (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/staggerbush) (Fetterbush, Maleberry) | Scientific Names: Lyonia sp. |
Family: Ericaceae
Starch Root (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/starch-root) (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Wake Robin,
Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
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Stargazer Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/stargazer-lily) () | Scientific Names: Lilium orientalis | Family: Liliaceae
Starleaf (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/starleaf)
(Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Australian Ivy Palm) | Scientific Names:
Brassaia actinophylla | Family: Araliaceae
Stinking Chamomile (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/stinking-chamomile) (Mayweed, Poison Daisy) | Scientific Names:
Anthemis cotula | Family: Asteraceae
Straight-Margined Dracaena (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/straight-margined-dracaena) (red-margined dracaena) | Scientific
Names: Dracaena marginata | Family: Agavaceae
Striped Dracaena (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/striped-dracaena) (warneckii, janet craig plant) | Scientific Names:
Dracaena deremensis | Family: Agavaceae
Superb Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/superb-lily) (Glory Lily, Climbing Lily, Gloriosa Lily) | Scientific Names:
Gloriosa superba | Family: Liliaceae
Sweet Cherry (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sweet-cherry) () | Scientific Names: Prunus avium | Family: Rosaceae
Sweet Pea (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/sweet-
pea) (Perennial Pea, Everlasting Pea) | Scientific Names: Lathyrus latifolius |
Family: Fabaceae
Sweet William (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sweet-william) (Carnation, Wild Carnation, Pinks) | Scientific Names:
Dianthus caryophyllus | Family: Caryophyllaceae
Sweetheart Ivy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sweetheart-ivy) (English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Branching Ivy,
California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae
Swiss Cheese Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/swiss-cheese-plant) (Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Ceriman,
Mexican Breadfruit) | Scientific Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae
Tahitian Bridal Veil (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tahitian-bridal-veil) (Gibasis Geniculata) | Scientific Names: tradescantia
multiflora | Family: Commelinaceae
Tail Flower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/tail-
flower) (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant, Painter's
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Pallet) | Scientific Names: Anthurium scherzeranum | Family: Araceae


Taro (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/taro)
(Caladium, Elephant Ears, Pai, Ape, Cape, Via, Via sori, Malanga) | Scientific
Names: Caladium hortulanum | Family: Araceae
Taro (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/taro-0)
(Caladium, Elephant's Ears, Malanga) | Scientific Names: Colocasia esculenta |
Family: Araceae
Taro Vine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/taro-
vine) (Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Devil's Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific Names:
Epipremnum aureum | Family: Araceae
Tarragon (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tarragon) (French Tarragon, Estragon) | Scientific Names: Artemisia
dracunculus | Family: Asteraceae
Texas Umbrella Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/texas-umbrella-tree) (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White
Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Bead Tree, Pride-of-India, Chinaberry Tree) |
Scientific Names: Melia azedarach | Family: Meliaceae
Ti-Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/ti-plant)
(Baby Doll Ti Plant, Hawaiian Ti Plant) | Scientific Names: Cordyline terminalis |
Family: Agavaceae
Tiger Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/tiger-
lily) () | Scientific Names: Lilium tigrinum | Family: Liliaceae
Tobacco (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tobacco) (Tree Tobacco, Nicotiana, Mustard Tree) | Scientific Names:
Nicotiana glauca | Family: Solanaceae
Tomato Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tomato-plant) () | Scientific Names: Lycopersicon spp | Family: Solanaceae
Tree Philodendron (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tree-philodendron) () | Scientific Names: Philodendron selloum | Family:
Araceae
Tree Tobacco (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tree-tobacco) (Nicotania, Tobacco, Mustard Tree) | Scientific Names:
Nicotiana glauca | Family: Solanaceae
Tropic Snow (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tropic-snow) (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Dumbcane,

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Exotica, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia


amoena | Family: Araceae
True Aloe (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/true-
aloe) (Medicine Plant, Aloe, Barbados Aloe) | Scientific Names: Aloe barbadensis |
Family: Aloaceae
Trumpet Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/trumpet-lily) (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Arum Lily, Florist's Calla,
Garden Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family:
Araceae
Tulip (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/tulip) () |
Scientific Names: Tulipa spp. | Family: Liliaceae
Umbrella Leaf (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/umbrella-leaf) (Indian Apple Root, American Mandrake, Wild Lemon, Hog
Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake) | Scientific Names:
Podophyllum peltatum | Family: Berberidaceae
Umbrella Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/umbrella-tree) (Schefflera, Australian Ivy Palm, Octopus Tree, Starleaf) |
Scientific Names: Brassaia actinophylla | Family: Araliaceae
Variable Dieffenbachia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/variable-dieffenbachia) () | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia picta | Family:
Araceae
Variegated Philodendron (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/variegated-philodendron) () | Scientific Names: Scindapsus,
Philodendron spp | Family: Araceae
Variegated Wandering Jew (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/variegated-wandering-jew) (Speedy Henry, Wandering Jew) |
Scientific Names: Tradescantia flumeninsis | Family: Commelinaceae
Vinca (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/vinca)
(Periwinkle, Running Myrtle) | Scientific Names: Vinca rosea | Family:
Apocynaceae
Virgin's Bower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/virgins-bower) (Clematis, Leatherflower) | Scientific Names: Clematis sp. |
Family: Ranunculaceae
Wahoo (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/wahoo)
(Burning Bush, Spindle Tree) | Scientific Names: Euonymus occidentalis | Family:
Celastraceae
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Wake Robin (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/wake-robin) (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root,
Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
Wandering Jew (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/wandering-jew) (Speedy Henry, Variegated Wandering Jew) | Scientific
Names: Tradescantia flumeninsis | Family: Commelinaceae
Warneckei Dracaena (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/warneckei-dracaena) (Striped Dracaena, Janet Craig Plant) | Scientific
Names: Dracaena deremensis | Family: Asparagaceae
Water Flag (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/water-
flag) (Iris, Snake Lily, Flag) | Scientific Names: Iris species | Family: Iridaceae
Water Hemlock (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/water-hemlock) (cowbane, poison parsnip) | Scientific Names: Cicuta
maculata | Family: Apiaceae
Wax-Leaf (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/wax-
leaf) (privet, amur, common privet) | Scientific Names: Ligustrum japonicum |
Family: Oleaceae
Weeping Fig (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/weeping-fig) (fig, indian rubber plant) | Scientific Names: Ficus sp. |
Family: Moraceae
Western Yew (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/western-yew) (English Yew, Pacific Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese
Yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus brevifolia | Family: Taxaceae
White Heads (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/white-heads) (Ranger's Button) | Scientific Names: Sphenosciadium
capitellatum | Family: Apiaceae
Wild Arum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/wild-
arum) (Black Calla, Wild Calla, Solomon's Lily) | Scientific Names: Arum
palestinum | Family: Araceae
Wild Calla (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/wild-
calla) (Black Calla, Wild Arum, Solomon's Lily) | Scientific Names: Arum
palestinum | Family: Araceae
Wild Carnation (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/wild-carnation) (Carnation, Sweet William, Pinks) | Scientific Names:
Dianthus caryophyllus | Family: Caryophyllaceae

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Wild Coffee (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/wild-


coffee) (Geranium-Leaf Aralia, Coffee Tree) | Scientific Names: Polyscias
guilfoylei | Family: Araliaceae
Winter Cherry (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/winter-cherry) (Natal Cherry, Jerusalem Cherry) | Scientific Names:
Solanum pseudocapsicum | Family: Solanaceae
Winterberry (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/winterberry) (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry,
American Holly) | Scientific Names: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae
Wisteria (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/wisteria)
() | Scientific Names: Wisteria spp. | Family: Fabaceae
Wood Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/wood-
lily) () | Scientific Names: Lilium umbellatum | Family: Liliaceae
Yarrow (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/yarrow)
(Milfoil) | Scientific Names: Achillea millefolium | Family: Compositae
Yellow Oleander (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/yellow-oleander) () | Scientific Names: Thevetia peruviana | Family:
Apocynaceae
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/yesterday-today-tomorrow) (Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-
Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree, Brunfelsia) | Scientific Names:
Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae
Yew (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/yew)
(japanese yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus spp. | Family: Taxaceae
Yew Pine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/yew-
pine) (buddhist pine) | Scientific Names: Podocarpus macrophylla | Family:
Podocarpacaea
Yucca (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/yucca) () |
Scientific Names: Yucca spp. | Family: Agavaceae

Plants Non-Toxic to Cats


Achira (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/achira)
(Canna, Arrowroot) | Scientific Names: Canna edulis | Family: Cannaceae
Acorn Squash (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/acorn-squash) (Similar plants:pumpkin, zucchini) | Scientific Names:
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Cucurbita pepo | Family: Cucurbitaceae


African Daisy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/african-daisy) (Barberton Daisy, Veldt Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, Gerber
Daisy) | Scientific Names: Gerbera jamesonii | Family: Compositae
African Violet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/african-violet) (Cape Marigold) | Scientific Names: Saintpaulia spp. |
Family: Gesneriaceae
Algaroba (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/algaroba) (Kiawe, Mesquite) | Scientific Names: Prosopis limensis | Family:
Mimosaceae
Aluminum Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/aluminum-plant) (Watermelon Plant) | Scientific Names: Pilea cadieri |
Family: Urticaceae
Alumroot (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/alumroot) (Coral Bells, Heuchera) | Scientific Names: Heuchera sanguinea
| Family: Saxifragaceae
Alyssum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/alyssum) (Alyssum varieties) | Scientific Names: Alyssum spp. | Family:
Brassicaceae
American Rubber Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/american-rubber-plant) (Pepper Face, Baby Rubber Plant) | Scientific
Names: Peperomia obtusifolia | Family: Pipericeae
Amur Maple (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/amur-maple) (Maple, Amur) | Scientific Names: Acer ginnala | Family:
Aceraceae
Anthericum Comosum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/anthericum-comosum) (Ribbon Plant, Spider Plant, Spider Ivy) | Scientific
Names: Chlorophytum comosum | Family: Liliaceae
Antirrhinum Multiflorum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/antirrhinum-multiflorum) (Withered Snapdragon) | Scientific
Names: Antirrhinum multiflorum | Family: Scrophulariaceae
Arabian Gentian (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/arabian-gentian) (Persian Violet, German Violet) | Scientific Names:
Exacum affine | Family: Gentianaceae
Areca Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/areca-palm) (Golden Butterfly Palm, Cane Palm, Golden Feather Palm,
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Yellow Palm) | Scientific Names: Dypsis lutescens | Family: Palmae


Aregelia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/aregelia)
(Crimson cup, Marbled fingernail,Blushing bromeliad, Ossifragi Vase, Miniature
Marble plant) | Scientific Names: Neoregalia spp. | Family: Bromeliaceae
Artillery Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/artillery-plant) () | Scientific Names: Pilea microphylla | Family: Urticaceae
Aspidium falcatum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/aspidium-falcatum) (Fern Holly, Japanese Holly, Fish Tail) | Scientific
Names: Cyrtomium falcatum | Family: Polypodiaceae
Australian Pine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/australian-pine) (Norfolk Pine, House Pine, Norfolk Island Pine) |
Scientific Names: Araucaria heterophylla | Family: Araucariaceae
Autumn Olive (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/autumn-olive) (Silver Berry, Russian Olive) | Scientific Names: Eleagnus
spp. | Family: Elaeagnaceae
Baby Rubber Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/baby-rubber-plant) (Pepper Face, American Rubber Plant) | Scientific
Names: Peperomia obtusifolia | Family: Pipericeae
Baby’s Breath (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/babys-breath) (Maidens Breath) | Scientific Names: Gypsophila elegans |
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Baby’s Tears (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/babys-tears) (Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Flamingo Plant, Freckle Face,
Pink Splash) | Scientific Names: Hypoestes phyllostachya | Family: Acanthaceae
Bachelors Buttons (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bachelors-buttons) (Cornflower, Bluebottle) | Scientific Names: Centaurea
cyanus | Family: Asteraceae
Ball Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/ball-
fern) (Rabbit's Foot Fern, Squirrel Foot Fern, Deer Foot Fern, Hare Fern) | Scientific
Names: Davallia spp. | Family: Polypodiaceae
Bamboo (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bamboo) (Golden Bamboo, Fishpole Bamboo) | Scientific Names:
Phyllostachys aurea | Family: Gramineae
Bamboo Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bamboo-palm) (Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm, Parlor Palm, Good Luck
Palm) | Scientific Names: Chamaedorea elegans | Family: Palmae
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Bamboo Vine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/bamboo-vine) (Blaspheme vine, Laurel-leaved Greenbrier) | Scientific
Names: Smilax laurifolia | Family: Liliaceae
Banana (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/banana)
(Plantain) | Scientific Names: Musa acuminata | Family: Musaceae
Banana Squash (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/banana-squash) () | Scientific Names: Cucurbita maxima var. banana |
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Barberton Daisy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/barberton-daisy) (Transvaal Daisy, African Daisy, Veldt Daisy, Gerbera
Daisy) | Scientific Names: Gerbera jamesonii | Family: Compositae
Barnaby's Thistle (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/barnabys-thistle) (Yellow Star Thistle) | Scientific Names: Centaurea
solstitialis | Family: Compositae
Basil (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/basil) (Saint
Joseph's Wort, Thai Basil, Sweet Basil) | Scientific Names: Ocimum basilicum |
Family: Lamiacea
Beets (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/beets) (Beet
Root, Red Beet, Swiss Chard, Roman Kale, Sugar Beet) | Scientific Names: Beta
vulgaris | Family: Chenopodiaceae
Begonia, Climbing (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/begonia-climbing) (Rex Begonia) | Scientific Names: Cissus dicolor |
Family: Vitaceae
Begonia, Trailing (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/begonia-trailing) (Trailing Watermelon Begonia) | Scientific Names:
Pellionia daveauana | Family: Urticaceae
Belmore Sentry Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/belmore-sentry-palm) (Curly Palm) | Scientific Names: Howea
belmoreana | Family: Palmae
Big Shagbark Hickory (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/big-shagbark-hickory) (Big Shellbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory, Shagbark
Hickory) | Scientific Names: Carya laciniosa | Family: Juglandaceae
Big Shellbark Hickory (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/big-shellbark-hickory) (Shellbark Hickory) | Scientific Names: Carya
laciniosa | Family: Juglandaceae

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Bitter Pecan (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/bitter-pecan) (Water Hickory) | Scientific Names: Carya aquatica | Family:
Juglandaceae
Bitternut (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bitternut) () | Scientific Names: Carya cordiformis | Family: Juglandaceae
Black Haw (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/black-
haw) (Wild Raisin, Tea Plant, Cowberry, Nannyberry, Sweet Viburnum, Nanny
Plum, Sheepberry, Sweetberry) | Scientific Names: Viburnum lentago | Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Black Hawthorn (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/black-hawthorn) (Weisdornbluten, Blackthorn, Thorn Apple, Thorn Plum,
Pirliteiro, Red Hawthorn, May Bush, Oxyacantha, Haw Apple, Black Haw,
Aubepine) | Scientific Names: Crataegus douglasii | Family: Rosaceae
Black Walnut (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/black-walnut) () | Scientific Names: Juglans nigra | Family: Juglandaceae
Blackjack Pine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/blackjack-pine) (Ponderosa Pine, Western Yellow Pine, Yellow Pine, Bull
Pine) | Scientific Names: Pinus ponderosa | Family: Pinaceae
Blaspheme Vine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/blaspheme-vine) (Blaspheme vine, Laurel-leaved Greenbrier, Bamboo
Vine) | Scientific Names: Smilax laurifolia | Family: Liliaceae
Bloodleaf (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bloodleaf) (Chicken Gizzard, Yellow Bloodleaf, Joseph's Coat) | Scientific
Names: Iresine herbstii | Family: Amaranthaceae
Blooming Sally (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/blooming-sally) (Willow Herb, Great Willow Herb, Fire Weed) | Scientific
Names: Epilobium angustifolium | Family: Onagraceae
Blue Bead (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/blue-
bead) (Corn Lily) | Scientific Names: Clintonia borealis | Family: Liliaceae
Blue Daisy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/blue-
daisy) (Felicia, Blue Marguerite) | Scientific Names: Felicia amelloides | Family:
Compositae
Blue Echeveria (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/blue-echeveria) (Maroon Chenille Plant, Painted Lady, Copper Rose, Wax
Rosette, Plush Plant) | Scientific Names: Echeveria glauca | Family: Crassulaceae

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Blue Eyed Daisy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/blue-eyed-daisy) (Blue-eyed African Daisy) | Scientific Names: Arctotis
stoechadifolia | Family: Compositae
Blue-dicks (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/blue-
dicks) (Wild Hyacinth) | Scientific Names: Dichelostemma pulchellum | Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Blue-dicks 2 (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/blue-dicks-2) (Wild Hyacinth) | Scientific Names: Hookera pulchella |
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Blue-dicks 3 (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/blue-dicks-3) (Wild Hyacinth) | Scientific Names: Brodiaea pulchella |
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Blue-eyed African Daisy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/blue-eyed-african-daisy) (Blue-eyed Daisy) | Scientific Names:
Arctotis stoechadifolia | Family: Compositae
Bluebottle (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bluebottle) (Cornflower, Bachelors Buttons) | Scientific Names: Centaurea
cyanus | Family: Asteraceae
Blunt Leaf Peperomia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/blunt-leaf-peperomia) (Pepper Face, Baby Rubber Plant, American Rubber
Plant) | Scientific Names: Peperomia obtusifolia | Family: Pipericeae
Blushing Bromeliad (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/blushing-bromeliad) (Crimson cup, Marbled fingernail, Blushing
Bromeliad, Ossifragi Vase, Miniature Marble plant, Aregelia) | Scientific Names:
Neoregalia spp. | Family: Bromiliaceae
Bold Sword Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bold-sword-fern) () | Scientific Names: Nephrolepis biserrata | Family:
Dryopteridaceae
Boston Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/boston-fern) () | Scientific Names: Nephrolepis exalta bostoniensis |
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Bottle Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bottle-palm) (Elephant-foot Tree, Pony Tail Plant) | Scientific Names:
Beaucarnea recurvata | Family: Agavaceae
Bottle Palm 2 (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bottle-palm-2) (Elephant-foot Tree, Pony Tail Plant) | Scientific Names:
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Bottlebrush (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bottlebrush) (Weeping Bottlebrush, Prickly Bottlebrush, Crimson
Bottlebrush) | Scientific Names: Callistemon species | Family: Myrtaceae
Brazilian Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/brazilian-orchid) () | Scientific Names: Sophronitis spp. | Family:
Orchidaceae
Bride's Bonnet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/brides-bonnet) (Queencup) | Scientific Names: Clintonia uniflora | Family:
Liliaceae
Bristly Greenbrier (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bristly-greenbrier) (Hagbrier, Hellfetter) | Scientific Names: Smilax hispida
| Family: Liliaceae
Brodiaea Pulchella (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/brodiaea-pulchella) (Wild Hyacinth, Blue-dicks) | Scientific Names:
Dichelostemma pulchellum | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Broom Hickory (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/broom-hickory) (Big Shellbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory) | Scientific
Names: Carya laciniosa | Family: Juglandaceae
Bullbrier (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/bullbrier) (Catbrier, Horsebrier, Common Greenbrier) | Scientific Names:
Smilax rotundifolia | Family: Liliaceae
Bur Gourd (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/bur-
gourd) (Goareberry Gourd, Gooseberry Gourd, West Indian Gherkin) | Scientific
Names: Cucumis anguria | Family: Cucurbitaceae
Burro's Tail (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/burros-tail) (Horse's Tail, Donkey's Tail, Lamb's Tail) | Scientific Names:
Sedum morganianum | Family: Crassulaceae
Buttercup Squash (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/buttercup-squash) () | Scientific Names: Cucurbita maxima cv buttercup |
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Butterfly Ginger (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/butterfly-ginger) (White Ginger, Cinnamon Jasmine, Garland Flower,
Ginger Lily) | Scientific Names: Hedychium coronarium | Family: Zingiberaceae
Butternut Squash (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/butternut-squash) () | Scientific Names: Cucurbita maxima cv butternut |
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Family: Cucurbitaceae
Buzzy Lizzie (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/buzzy-lizzie) (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Impatience Plant, Patient Lucy,
Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience) | Scientific Names: Impatiens spp. | Family:
Balsaminaceae
Caeroba (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/caeroba)
(Rattle Snake Plant, Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant) | Scientific Names: Calathea
insignis | Family: Marantaceae
Calathea (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/calathea) () | Scientific Names: Calathea spp. | Family: Marantaceae
Calathea Lancifolia 2 (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/calathea-lancifolia-2) () | Scientific Names: Maranta insignis | Family:
Marantaceae
Calathea Lancifolia 3 (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/calathea-lancifolia-3) () | Scientific Names: Calathea insignis | Family:
Marantaceae
California Pitcher Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/california-pitcher-plant) (Cobra Orchid, Cobra Plant, Cobra Lily,
Chrysamphora) | Scientific Names: Darlingtonia californica | Family:
Sarraceniaceae
Callistemon Brachyandrus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/callistemon-brachyandrus) (Weeping Bottlebrush, Prickly
Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush, Bottlebrush, Callistemon brachyandrus) |
Scientific Names: Callistemon species | Family: Myrtaceae
Callistemon citrinus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/callistemon-citrinus) (Crimson Bottlebrush) | Scientific Names:
Callistemon citrinus | Family: Myrtaceae
Callistemon viminalis (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/callistemon-viminalis) (Weeping Bottlebrush, Prickly Bottlebrush,
Crimson Bottlebrush) | Scientific Names: Callistemon viminalis | Family:
Myrtaceae
Calochortus nuttalli (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/calochortus-nuttalli) (Sego Lily, Star Tulip, Mariposa Lily, Cat Ear, Butterfly
Tulip) | Scientific Names: Calochortus spp. | Family: Liliaceae
Camellia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/camellia) (Common Camellia, Peony Camellia) | Scientific Names:
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Camellia japonica | Family: Theaceae


Canada Hemlock (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/canada-hemlock) () | Scientific Names: Tsuga canadensis | Family:
Pinaceae
Canary Date Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/canary-date-palm) () | Scientific Names: Phoenix canariensis | Family:
Palmae
Candle Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/candle-plant) () | Scientific Names: Plectranthus coleoides | Family:
Lamiaceae
Candycorn Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/candycorn-plant) () | Scientific Names: Hypocyrta nummularia | Family:
Gesneriaceae
Cane Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/cane-
palm) (Golden Butterfly Palm, Areca Palm, Golden Feather Palm, Yellow Palm) |
Scientific Names: Dypsis lutescens, chrysalidocarpus lutescens (alternate
scientific name) | Family: Palmae
Canna Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/canna-lily) (Common Garden Canna) | Scientific Names: Canna generalis |
Family: Cannaceae
Canterbury-bell (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/canterbury-bell) () | Scientific Names: Gloxinia perennis | Family:
Gesneriaceae
Cape Marigold (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cape-marigold) (African Daisy) | Scientific Names: Dimorphotheca
pluvialis | Family: Compositae
Cape Primrose (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cape-primrose) (Twisted Fruit, Bavarian Belle) | Scientific Names:
Streptocarpus spp. | Family: Gesneriaceae
Carob (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/carob)
(Sugar Pod, Locust Pods, Algaroba, Carob Tree Kharoub, Beans) | Scientific
Names: Ceratonia siliqua | Family: Fabaceae
Caroba (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/caroba)
(Caaroba, Carob Tree, Carobhina, Bignonia) | Scientific Names: Jacaranda
procera | Family: Bignoniaceae

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Carolina Hemlock (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/carolina-hemlock) () | Scientific Names: Tsuga caroliniana | Family:
Pinaceae
Carrion Flower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/carrion-flower) (Jacob's Ladder) | Scientific Names: Smilax herbacea |
Family: Liliaceae
Carrion Flower 2 (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/carrion-flower-2) (Hairy Toad Plant) | Scientific Names: Stapelia hirsata |
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Carrot Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/carrot-fern) () | Scientific Names: Onychium japonica | Family:
Polypodiaceae
Carrot Flower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/carrot-flower) (Garden Carrot) | Scientific Names: Daucus carota var. sativa
| Family: Umbelliferae
Casaba Melon (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/casaba-melon) (Honeydew Melon, True Cantaloupe, Muskmelon) |
Scientific Names: Cucumis melo | Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cast Iron Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cast-iron-plant) (Bar Room Plant, Iron Plant, Variegated Cast Iron Plant) |
Scientific Names: Aspidistra elatior | Family: Liliaceae
Cat Brier (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/cat-
brier) (China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax) | Scientific Names: Smilax
glabra | Family: Liliaceae
Cat Ear (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/cat-ear)
(Sego Lily, Star Tulip, Mariposa Lily, Cat Ear, Butterfly Tulip, Calochortus) |
Scientific Names: Calochortus spp. | Family: Liliaceae
Cattleya Labiata (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cattleya-labiata) (Crimson Cattleya, Ruby-lipped Cattleya) | Scientific
Names: Cattleya labiata | Family: Orchidaceae
Celosia Globosa (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/celosia-globosa) (Globe Amarantha, Perpetua) | Scientific Names: Celosia
globosa | Family: Amaranthaceae
Celosia Plumosa (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/celosia-plumosa) (Cockscomb) | Scientific Names: Celosia plumosa |
Family: Amaranthaceae
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Celosia Spicata (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/celosia-spicata) (Flamingo Feather) | Scientific Names: Celosia spicata |
Family: Amaranthaceae
Chamaedorea (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chamaedorea) (Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm, Parlor Palm, Good Luck
Palm) | Scientific Names: Chamaedorea elegans | Family: Palmae
Chaparral (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chaparral) (Creosote Bush, Greasewood) | Scientific Names: Larrea
tridentata | Family: Zygophyllaceae
Chenille Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chenille-plant) (Philippine Medusa, Foxtail, Red-hot Cat Tail) | Scientific
Names: Acalypha hispida | Family: Euphorbiaceae
Chervil (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/chervil)
(Garden Chervil, French Parsley) | Scientific Names: Anthriscus cerefolium |
Family: Apiaceae
Chestnut (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chestnut) (American Chestnut) | Scientific Names: Castanea dentata |
Family: Fagaceae
Chicken-Gizzard (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chicken-gizzard) (Joseph's Coat, Bloodleaf Plant) | Scientific Names:
Iresine herbstii | Family: Amaranthaceae
Chickens and Hens (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chickens-and-hens) (Hens and Chickens, Mother Hens and Chicks) |
Scientific Names: Echeveria elegans | Family: Crassulaceae
Chin-lao-shu (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chin-lao-shu) (China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax, Catbrier) |
Scientific Names: Smilax glabra | Family: Liliaceae
China Aster (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/china-aster) (Annual Aster, Aster Sinensis) | Scientific Names: Callistephus
chinensis | Family: Compositae
China Root (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/china-root) (Catbrier, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax) | Scientific Names:
Smilax glabra | Family: Liliaceae
Chinese Plumbago (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chinese-plumbago) () | Scientific Names: Ceratostigma willmottianum |
Family: Plumbaginaceae
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Chlorophytum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chlorophytum) (Ribbon Plant, Spider Ivy, Spider Plant) | Scientific Names:
Anthericum comosum | Family: Liliaceae
Chlorophytum bichetti (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chlorophytum-bichetti) (Saint Bernard's Lily) | Scientific Names:
Chlorophytum bichetti | Family: Liliaceae
Chocolate Soldier (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/chocolate-soldier) (Lace-Flower Vine, Episcia) | Scientific Names: Episcia
dianthiflora | Family: Gesneriaceae
Christmas Cactus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/christmas-cactus) (Easter Cactus) | Scientific Names: Schlumbergera
bridgesii | Family: Cactaceae
Christmas Dagger (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/christmas-dagger) (Christmas Dagger Fern) | Scientific Names:
Polystichum acrostichoides | Family: Dryopteridaceae
Christmas Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/christmas-orchid) (Winter Cattleya) | Scientific Names: Cattleya trianaei |
Family: Orchidaceae
Christmas Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/christmas-palm) (Dwarf Royal Palm, Manila Palm) | Scientific Names:
Veitchia merrillii | Family: Arecaceae
Cilantro (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/cilantro)
(Coriander, Chinese Parsley, Dhania) | Scientific Names: Coriandrum sativum |
Family: Apiaceae
Cinnamon (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cinnamon) () | Scientific Names: Cinnamomum zeylanicum | Family:
Lauraceae
Cinquefoil (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cinquefoil) (Silver Cinquefoil, Shrubby Cinquefoil, Rough Cinquefoil,
Sulfur Cinquefoil, Rock Cinquefoil) | Scientific Names: Potentilla spp. | Family:
Rosaceae
Cirrhopetalum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cirrhopetalum) (Old World Orchid) | Scientific Names: Bulbophyllum
appendiculatum | Family: Orchidaceae
Clearweed (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/clearweed) (Coolwort, Richweed) | Scientific Names: Pilea pumila | Family:
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Urticaceae
Cliff Brake (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/cliff-
brake) (Button Fern, Green Cliff Brack, Cliff Break) | Scientific Names: Pellaea
rotundifolia | Family: Pteridaceae
Club Moss (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/club-
moss) (Cushion Moss, Irish Moss, Krauss' Spikemoss, Spreading Club Moss,
Trailing Irish Moss) | Scientific Names: Selaginella kraussiana | Family:
Selaginellaceae
Cocks Comb (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cocks-comb) (Pile Wort, Lady Bleeding, Red Cocks Comb) | Scientific
Names: Amaranthus hypochondriacus | Family: Amaranthaceae
Cocktail Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cocktail-orchid) () | Scientific Names: Cattleya forbesii | Family:
Orchidaceae
Collinia Elegans (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/collinia-elegans) (Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm, Parlor Palm, Good Luck
Palm) | Scientific Names: Chamaedorea elegans | Family: Palmae
Common Camellia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/common-camellia) (Camellia, Peony Camellia) | Scientific Names:
Camellia japonica; Thea japonica | Family: Theaceae
Common Catbrier (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/common-catbrier) (Catbrier, Horsebrier, Common Greenbrier) | Scientific
Names: Smilax rotundifolia | Family: Liliaceae
Common Garden Canna (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/common-garden-canna) (Common Garden Canna) | Scientific
Names: Canna generalis | Family: Cannaceae
Common Greenbrier (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/common-greenbrier) (Catbrier, Horsebrier, Common Greenbrier) |
Scientific Names: Smilax rotundifolia | Family: Liliaceae
Common Snapdragon (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/common-snapdragon) (Garden Snapdragon) | Scientific Names:
Antirrhinum majus | Family: Scrophulariaceae
Common Staghorn Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/common-staghorn-fern) () | Scientific Names: Platycerium
bifurcatum | Family: Polypodiaceae

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Confederate Jasmine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/confederate-jasmine) (Star Jasmine) | Scientific Names:
Trachelospermum jasminoides | Family:
Coolwort (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/coolwort) (Clearweed, Richweed) | Scientific Names: Pilea pumila | Family:
Urticaceae
Copper Rose (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/copper-rose) () | Scientific Names: Echeveria multicaulis | Family:
Crassulaceae
Copperleaf (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/copperleaf) (Lance Copperleaf) | Scientific Names: Acalypha godseffiana |
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Coral Bells (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/coral-
bells) (Coral Bells, Heuchera) | Scientific Names: Heuchera sanguinea | Family:
Saxifragaceae
Coreopsis (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/coreopsis) (Tickseed) | Scientific Names: Coreopsis spp. | Family:
Compositae
Cornflower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cornflower) (Bachelor's Buttons, Bluebottle) | Scientific Names: Centaurea
cyanus | Family: Asteraceae
Crape Myrtle (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/crape-myrtle) (Crepe Myrtle) | Scientific Names: Lagerstroemia indica |
Family: Lythraceae
Creeping Charlie (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/creeping-charlie) (Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus)) | Scientific Names: Pilea
nummulariifolia | Family: Lamiaceae
Creeping Gloxinia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/creeping-gloxinia) (Maurandya) | Scientific Names: Asarina erubescens |
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Creeping Mahonia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/creeping-mahonia) (Tall Mahonia, Mountain Grape, Oregon Grape,
Oregon Holly, Holly-leaved Barberry) | Scientific Names: Mahonia aquifolium |
Family: Berberidaceae
Creeping Pilea (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/creeping-pilea) (Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus), Creeping Charlie) | Scientific
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Names: Pilea nummulariifolia | Family: Pilea: Uriticaeae; Plectranthus: Lamiaceae


Creeping Rubus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/creeping-rubus) (Strawberryleaf Raspberry) | Scientific Names: Rubus
pedatus | Family: Rosaceae
Creeping Zinnia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/creeping-zinnia) () | Scientific Names: Sanvitalia spp. | Family: Asteraceae
Crepe Myrtle (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/crepe-myrtle) (Crape Myrtle) | Scientific Names: Lagerstroemia indica |
Family: Lythraceae
Crimson Bottlebush (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/crimson-bottlebush) (Weeping Bottlebrush, Prickly Bottlebrush,
Bottlebrush) | Scientific Names: Callistemon species | Family: Myrtaceae
Crimson Cup (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/crimson-cup) (Marbled fingernail,Blushing bromeliad, Ossifragi Vase,
Miniature Marble plant, Aregelia) | Scientific Names: Neoregalia spp. | Family:
Bromiliaceae
Crisped Feather Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/crisped-feather-fern) (Bold-Sword Fern) | Scientific Names: Nephrolepis
biserrata | Family: Dryopteridaceae
Crossandra (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/crossandra) () | Scientific Names: Crossandra species | Family:
Acanthaceae
Cucumber (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cucumber) (Garden Cucumber) | Scientific Names: Cucumis sativus |
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cushion Aloe (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cushion-aloe) () | Scientific Names: Aloe retusa | Family: Aloaceae
Cushion Moss (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cushion-moss) (Club Moss, Irish Moss, Krauss' Spikemoss, Spreading Club
Moss, Trailing Irish Moss) | Scientific Names: Selaginella kraussiana | Family:
Selaginellaceae
Cyrtudeira (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/cyrtudeira) (Flame African Violet, Frosty, Flame, Moss agate, Lady Lou, Red
African Violet, Acajou) | Scientific Names: Episcia reptans | Family: Gesneriaceae
Dainty Rabbits-Foot Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/dainty-rabbits-foot-fern) (Lacy Paw, Lacy Hare's Foot) | Scientific
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Names: Davallia fejeensis | Family: Davalliaceae


Dallas Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dallas-fern) (Bold Sword Fern) | Scientific Names: Nephrolepis biserrata |
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Dancing Doll Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dancing-doll-orchid) () | Scientific Names: Oncidium flexuosum | Family:
Orchidaceae
Desert Trumpet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/desert-trumpet) () | Scientific Names: Eriogonium inflatum | Family:
Polygonaceae
Dichelostemma (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dichelostemma) (Several varieties) | Scientific Names: Dichelostemma
species | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Dichorisandra Reginae (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dichorisandra-reginae) (Queen's Spiderwort) | Scientific Names:
Dichorisandra reginae | Family: Commelinaceae
Dill (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/dill) () |
Scientific Names: Anethum graveolena | Family: Apiaceae
Dinteranthus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dinteranthus) () | Scientific Names: Dinteranthus vanzylii | Family:
Aizoaceae
Duffii Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/duffii-
fern) (Duffy Fern, Lemon Button Fern) | Scientific Names: Nephrolepsis cordifolia
'duffii' | Family: Nephrolepidaceae
Dwarf Date Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dwarf-date-palm) () | Scientific Names: Phoenix acaulis | Family: Palmae
Dwarf Feather Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dwarf-feather-palm) () | Scientific Names: Nephrolepis exalta | Family:
Nephrolepidaceae
Dwarf Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dwarf-palm) (Good Luck palm, Parlor palm) | Scientific Names:
Chamaedorea elegans | Family: Palmae
Dwarf Rose-Stripe Star (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dwarf-rose-stripe-star) () | Scientific Names: Cryptanthus bivattus minor |
Family: Bromelaceae

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Dwarf Royal Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/dwarf-royal-palm) () | Scientific Names: Veitchia merillii | Family:
Arecaceae
Dwarf Whitman Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/dwarf-whitman-fern) () | Scientific Names: Nephrolepsis cordifolia
plumosa | Family: Nephrolepidaceae
Earth Star (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/earth-
star) (Starfish plant, Green earth star, Vary-leaf star) | Scientific Names:
Cryptanthus bivattus minor | Family: Bromeliaceae
Easter Cattleya (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/easter-cattleya) (Easter Orchid) | Scientific Names: Cattleya mossiae |
Family: Orchidaceae
Easter Daisy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/easter-daisy) () | Scientific Names: Townsendia sericea | Family:
Asteraceae
Easter Lily Cactus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/easter-lily-cactus) () | Scientific Names: Echinopsis multiplex | Family:
Cactaceae
Easter Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/easter-orchid) (Easter Cattleya) | Scientific Names: Cattleya mossiae |
Family: Orchidaceae
Edible Banana (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/edible-banana) () | Scientific Names: Musa acuminata | Family: Musaceae
Emerald Ripple Peperomia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/emerald-ripple-peperomia) (Green ripple peperomia, Little fantasy
peperpmia) | Scientific Names: Peperomia caperata | Family: Piperaceae
English Hawthorn (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/english-hawthorn) (Midland hawthorn, Smooth hawthorn) | Scientific
Names: Crataegus laevigata | Family: Rosaceae
Episcia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/episcia)
(Lace-Flower Vine, Chocolate Soldier) | Scientific Names: Episcia dianthiflora |
Family: Gesneriaceae
Fairy Fountain (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/fairy-fountain) (Feathered Amaranth, Woolflower) | Scientific Names:
Celosia cristata | Family: Amaranthaeceae

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False Aralia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/false-


aralia) () | Scientific Names: Dizygotheca elegantissima | Family: Araliaceae
Fan Tufted Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/fan-tufted-palm) (Lady Palm) | Scientific Names: Rhapis flabelliformis |
Family: Araceae
Feather Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/feather-palm) () | Scientific Names: Nephrolepis exaltata | Family:
Nephrolepidaceae
Fennel (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/fennel)
(Florence Fennel, Finocchio) | Scientific Names: Foeniculum vulgare | Family:
Umbelliferae
Fiery Reed Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/fiery-reed-orchid) () | Scientific Names: Epidendrum ibaguense | Family:
Orchidaceae
Fig Leaf Gourd (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/fig-leaf-gourd) (Malabar Gourd) | Scientific Names: Cucurbita ficifolia |
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Figleaf Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/figleaf-palm) (Formosa rice tree, Glossy-leaved paper plant, Big-leaf paper
plant) | Scientific Names: Fatsia japonica | Family: Araliaceae
Fingernail Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/fingernail-plant) () | Scientific Names: Neoregelia spectabilis | Family:
Bromeliaceae
Fire Weed (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/fire-
weed) (Blooming Sally, Great Willow-Herb) | Scientific Names: Epilobium
angustifolium | Family: Onagraceae
Fish Tail Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/fish-tail-fern) () | Scientific Names: Cyrtomium falcatum | Family:
Polypodaceae
Flame African Violet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/flame-african-violet) (Flame violet, Red violet) | Scientific Names: Episcia
reptans | Family: Gesneriaceae
Flame of the Woods (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/flame-woods) (Maui sunset) | Scientific Names: Ixora coccinea | Family:
Rubiaceae

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Florida Butterfly Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/florida-butterfly-orchid) (Scarlet Orchid) | Scientific Names: Epidendrum
tampense | Family: Orchidaceae
Florida Butterfly Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/florida-butterfly-orchid-0) (Butterfly orchid) | Scientific Names: Encyclia
tampensis | Family: Orchidaceae
Fluffy Ruffles (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/fluffy-ruffles) () | Scientific Names: Nephrolepsis exalta | Family:
Forster Sentry Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/forster-sentry-palm) (Kentia palm) | Scientific Names: Howea forsteriana |
Family: Palmea
Fortunes Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/fortunes-palm) (Chusan palm) | Scientific Names: Trachycarpus fortunei |
Family: Palmae
Freckle Face (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/freckle-face) (Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Flamingo Plant, Baby’s Tears)
| Scientific Names: Hypoestes phyllostachya | Family: Acanthaceae
Friendship Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/friendship-plant) () | Scientific Names: Pilea involucrata | Family: Pilaceae
Garden Marigold (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/garden-marigold) (Marigold, Mary Bud, Gold bloom, Pot marigold) |
Scientific Names: Calendula officinalis | Family: Compositae
Garden Snapdragon (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/garden-snapdragon) () | Scientific Names: Antirrhinum majus | Family:
Scrophulariaceae
Gerber Daisy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/gerber-daisy) (Transvaal Daisy, African Daisy, Veldt Daisy, Gerbera Daisy,
Barberton Daisy) | Scientific Names: Gerbera jamesonii | Family: Compositae
German Violet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/german-violet) (Arabian gentian, Persian violet) | Scientific Names:
Exacum affine | Family: Gentianaceae
Gherkins (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/gherkins) (Immature cucumbers) | Scientific Names: Cucumis sativus |
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Ghost Leafless Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/ghost-leafless-orchid) (Leafless ghost orchid) | Scientific Names:
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Polyrrhiza lindenii | Family: Orchidaceae


Ghost Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/ghost-plant) (Mother of Pearl) | Scientific Names: Sedum weinbergii |
Family: Crassulaceae
Giant Aster (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/giant-aster) () | Scientific Names: Townsendia sericea | Family: Asteraceae
Giant Holly Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/giant-holly-fern) (Sword fern, Wester sword, imbricate sword fern) |
Scientific Names: Ploystichum munitum | Family: Polypodaceae
Giant Touch-Me-Not (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/giant-touch-me-not) (Buzzy Lizzie, Impatience Plant, Patient Lucy,
Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience) | Scientific Names: Impatiens spp. | Family:
Balsaminaceae
Giant White Inch Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/giant-white-inch-plant) () | Scientific Names: Albiflora spp. | Family:
Commelinaceae
Globe Thistle (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/globe-thistle) () | Scientific Names: Echinops spp. | Family: Asteraceae
Gloxinia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/gloxinia) () | Scientific Names: Sinningia speciosa | Family: Gesneriaceae
Gold Bloom (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/gold-bloom) (Marigold, Mary Bud, Garden Marigold, Pot Marigold) |
Scientific Names: Calendula officinalis | Family: Compositae
Gold-Fish Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/gold-fish-plant) (Candy Corn Plant) | Scientific Names: Hypocyrta
nummularia | Family: Gesneriaceae
Golden Bells (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/golden-bells) (Forsythia) | Scientific Names: Oleaceae | Family:
Golden Butterfly Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/golden-butterfly-palm) (Areca Palm, Cane Palm, Golden Feather Palm,
Yellow Palm) | Scientific Names: Dypsis lutescens | Family: Palmae
Golden Lace Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/golden-lace-orchid) (Jewel Orchid) | Scientific Names: Haemaria discolor |
Family: Orchidaceae
Golden Shower Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/golden-shower-orchid) () | Scientific Names: Oncidium sphacelatum |
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Family: Orchidaceae
Good Luck Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/good-luck-palm) (Dwarf Palm, Parlor Palm) | Scientific Names:
Chamaedorea elegans | Family: Palmae
Grape Hyacinth (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/grape-hyacinth) () | Scientific Names: Muscari armeniacum | Family:
Liliaceae
Grape Ivy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/grape-
ivy) (Venezuela treebine) | Scientific Names: Cissus rhombifolia | Family: Vitaceae
Great Willow Herb (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/great-willow-herb) (Blooming Sally, Fire Weed) | Scientific Names:
Epilobium angustifolium | Family: Onagraceae
Green Ripple Peperomia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/green-ripple-peperomia) (Emerald Ripple Peperomia, Little Fantasy
Peperpmia) | Scientific Names: Peperomia caperata | Family: Piperaceae
Greenbrier (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/greenbrier) (China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax, cat brier) |
Scientific Names: Smilax glabra | Family: Liliaceae
Hagbrier (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hagbrier) (Hellfetter) | Scientific Names: Smilax hispida | Family: Liliaceae
Hardy Baby Tears (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hardy-baby-tears) (Stonecrop) | Scientific Names: Sedum album | Family:
Crassulaceae
Hardy Gloxinia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hardy-gloxinia) () | Scientific Names: Incarvillea delavayi | Family:
Bignoniaceae
Hare Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/hare-
fern) (Rabbit's Foot Fern, Squirrel Foot Fern, Deer Foot Fern, Ball Fern) | Scientific
Names: Davallia spp. | Family: Polypodiaceae
Haworthia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/haworthia) (Many cultivars) | Scientific Names: Haworthia species | Family:
Liliaceae
Haws (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/haws)
(Pirliteiro) | Scientific Names: Crataegus species | Family: Rosaceae
Haws Apple (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/haws-apple) (Haws, Hawthorn) | Scientific Names: Crataegus species |
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Family: Rosaceae
Hawthorn (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hawthorn) (Haws, Haws Apple) | Scientific Names: Crataegus species |
Family: Rosaceae
Hedgehog Gourd (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hedgehog-gourd) (Teasel Gourd) | Scientific Names: Cucumis dipsaceus |
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Hellfetter (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hellfetter) (Hellfetter) | Scientific Names: Smilax hispida | Family: Liliaceae
Hemlock Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hemlock-tree) (Many varieties) | Scientific Names: Tsuga species | Family:
Pinaceae
Hen and Chickens Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hen-and-chickens-fern) (King and queen fern, Spleenwort, Parsley fern) |
Scientific Names: Asplenium bulbiferum | Family: Polypodaceae
Hens and Chickens (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hens-and-chickens) (Chickens and Hens, Mother Hens and Chicks) |
Scientific Names: Echeveria elegans | Family: Crassulaceae
Hibiscus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hibiscus) (Rose of Sharon, Rose of China) | Scientific Names: Hibiscus
syriacus | Family: Malvaceae
Hindu Rope Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hindu-rope-plant) () | Scientific Names: Hoya carnosa 'krinkle kurl' |
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Hoary Alyssum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hoary-alyssum) () | Scientific Names: Berteroa incana | Family:
Brassicaceae
Holligold (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/holligold) (Marigold, Mary Bud, Gold Bloom, Pot Marigold, Garden
Marigold) | Scientific Names: Calendula officinalis | Family: Compositae
Holly Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/holly-
fern) (Fishtail Fern) | Scientific Names: Cyrtomium falcatum | Family:
Polypodaceae
Hollyhock (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hollyhock) () | Scientific Names: Alcea rosea | Family: Malvaceae

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Honey Locust (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/honey-locust) () | Scientific Names: Gleditsia triacanthos | Family:
Fabaceae
Honey Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/honey-plant) (Wax Plant) | Scientific Names: Hoya carnosa | Family:
Asclepiadaceae
Honeydew Melon (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/honeydew-melon) (Casaba Melon) | Scientific Names: Cucumis melo |
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Honeysuckle Fuchsia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/honeysuckle-fuchsia) () | Scientific Names: Fuchsia triphylla | Family:
Onagraceae
Hookera pulchella (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hookera-pulchella) (Wild Hyacinth, Blue-Dicks) | Scientific Names:
Dichelostemma pulchellum | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Hubbard Squash (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hubbard-squash) () | Scientific Names: Cucurbita maxima var. hubbard |
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Hypocyrta (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/hypocyrta) (Candy Corn Plant, Goldfish Plant) | Scientific Names:
Hypocyrta nummularia | Family: Gesneriaceae
Ice Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/ice-
plant) () | Scientific Names: Lampranthus piquet | Family: Aizoaceae
Impatience Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/impatience-plant) (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Buzzy Lizzy, Patient Lucy,
Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience) | Scientific Names: Impatiens spp. | Family:
Balsaminaceae
Irish Moss (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/irish-
moss) (Club Moss, Cushion Moss, Krauss' Spikemoss, Spreading Club Moss,
Trailing Irish Moss) | Scientific Names: Selaginella kraussiana | Family:
Selaginellaceae
Iron Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/iron-
tree) (Maui Sunset, Flame of the Woods) | Scientific Names: Ixora coccinea |
Family: Rubiaceae
Ivy Peperomia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/ivy-peperomia) (Plantinum Peperomia, Silver leaf Peperomia, Ivy leaf
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Peperomia) | Scientific Names: Peperomia griseoargentea | Family: Piperaceae


Jackson Brier (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/jackson-brier) () | Scientific Names: Smilax lanceolata | Family: Liliaceae
Jacob's Ladder (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/jacobs-ladder) (Carrion Flower) | Scientific Names: Smilax herbacea |
Family: Liliaceae
Japanese Aralia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/japanese-aralia) (Formosa rice tree, Glossy-leaved paper plant, Big-leaf
paper plant) | Scientific Names: Fatsia japonica | Family: Araliaceae
Japanese Holly Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/japanese-holly-fern) (Fishtail Fern, Holly Fern) | Scientific Names:
Cyrtomium falcatum | Family: Polypodaceae
Japanese Moss (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/japanese-moss) (Club Moss, Cushion Moss, Krauss' Spikemoss, Spreading
Club Moss, Trailing Irish Moss, Irish Moss) | Scientific Names: Selaginella
kraussiana | Family: Selaginellaceae
Japanese Pittosporum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/japanese-pittosporum) (Australian laurel, Mock orange) | Scientific
Names: Pittosporum tobira | Family: Pittosporaceae
Jasmine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/jasmine)
() | Scientific Names: Jasminium species | Family: Mimosaceae
Jewel Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/jewel-orchid) (Golden Lace Orchid) | Scientific Names: Haemaria discolor |
Family: Orchidaceae
Joseph's Coat (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/josephs-coat) (Chicken Gizzard, Yellow Bloodleaf, Bloodleaf) | Scientific
Names: Iresine herbstii | Family: Amaranthaceae
Jungle Geranium (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/jungle-geranium) () | Scientific Names: Ixora javanica | Family: Rubiaceae
Kaempferia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/kaempferia) (Peacock Ginger) | Scientific Names: Kaempferia spp. | Family:
Zingiberaceae
Kahali Ginger (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/kahali-ginger) () | Scientific Names: Hedychium gardnerianum | Family:
Zingiberaceae

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Kenilworth Ivy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/kenilworth-ivy) (Coliseum Ivy) | Scientific Names: Cymbalaria muralis |
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Kentia Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/kentia-palm) (Forster Senty Palm) | Scientific Names: Howea forsteriana |
Family: Howea forsteriana
Kenya Violet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/kenya-violet) (Usambra violet) | Scientific Names: Saintpaulia confusa |
Family: Gesneraceae
Kharoub (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/kharoub) (Carob Tree, Sugar Pods, Locust Pods, Beans) | Scientific Names:
Ceratonia siliqua | Family:
King and Queen Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/king-and-queen-fern) (Hen and Chickens Fern, Spleenwort, Parsley fern) |
Scientific Names: Asplenium bulbiferum | Family: Polypodaceae
King Nut (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/king-
nut) () | Scientific Names: Carya laciniosa | Family: Juglandaceae
King of the Forest (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/king-forest) (Golden Jewel Orchid) | Scientific Names: Anoectuchilus
setaceus | Family: Orchidaceae
Kuang-yen-pa-hsieh (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/kuang-yen-pa-hsieh) (China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax, Cat
Brier) | Scientific Names: Smilax glabra | Family: Liliaceae
Lace Flower Vine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lace-flower-vine) (Chocolate Soldier) | Scientific Names: Episcia
dianthiflora | Family: Gesneriaceae
Lace Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lace-orchid) () | Scientific Names: Odontoglossum crispum | Family:
Orchidaceae
Ladies Ear Drops (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/ladies-ear-drops) () | Scientific Names: Fuschsia spp. | Family: Onagraceae
Lady Lou (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/lady-
lou) (Flame Violet, Red Violet, Flame African Violet) | Scientific Names: Episcia
reptans | Family: Gesneriaceae
Lady Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/lady-
palm) () | Scientific Names: Rhapis flabelliformus | Family: Arecaceae
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Lady Slipper (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/lady-slipper) (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Buzzy Lizzy, Patient Lucy, Patient
Plant, Tangerine Impatience, Impatience Plant) | Scientific Names: Impatiens
spp. | Family: Balsaminaceae
Lagerstroemia Indica (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lagerstroemia-indica) (Crepe/Crape Myrtle) | Scientific Names:
Lagerstroemia indica | Family: Lythraceae
Lance Pleomele (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lance-pleomele) () | Scientific Names: Draceana spp. | Family:
Asparagaceae
Laurel-Leaved Greenbrier (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/laurel-leaved-greenbrier) (Blaspheme vine, Bamboo Vine) |
Scientific Names: Smilax laurifolia | Family: Liliaceae
Leather Peperomia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/leather-peperomia) () | Scientific Names: Peperomia crassifolia | Family:
Piperaceae
Lemon Balm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lemon-balm) (Balm, Common Balm, Balm mint) | Scientific Names:
Melissa officinalis | Family: Lamiaceae
Leopard Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/leopard-lily) () | Scientific Names: Lachenalia lilacina | Family:
Hyacinthaceae
Leopard Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/leopard-orchid) (Tiger Orchid) | Scientific Names: Dendrobium
gracilicaule | Family: Orchidaceae
Lesser Snapdragon (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lesser-snapdragon) () | Scientific Names: Antirrhinum orontium | Family:
Mimosaceae
Lily of the Valley Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lily-valley-orchid) () | Scientific Names: Odontoglossum pulchellum |
Family: Orchidaceae
Linden (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/linden) () |
Scientific Names: Tilia americana | Family: Tiliaceae
Lipstick Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/lipstick-plant) () | Scientific Names: Aeschynanthus humilis | Family:
Gesneraceae
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Little Fantasy Peperomia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-


toxic-plants/little-fantasy-peperomia) (Green Ripple Peperomia, Emerald Ripple
Peperomia) | Scientific Names: Peperomia caperata | Family: Piperaceae
Little Zebra Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/little-zebra-plant) () | Scientific Names: Haworthia subfasciata | Family:
Aloaceae
Living Rock Cactus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/living-rock-cactus) (African living rock, Mimicry plant) | Scientific Names:
Pleiospilos bolusii | Family: Aizoaceae
Living Stones (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/living-stones) (Kiawe, Mesquite) | Scientific Names: Lithops naureeniae |
Family: Aizoaceae
Loco Weed (Oxytropis spp.) (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/loco-weed-oxytropis-spp) (Locoweed) | Scientific Names: Oxytropis
spp. | Family: Fabaceae
Locust Pods (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/locust-pods) (Carob Tree, Sugar Pods, Kharoub, Beans) | Scientific Names:
Ceratonia siliqua | Family:
Madagascar Jasmine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/madagascar-jasmine) (Wax Flower, Bride's Flower, Clustered Wax Flower) |
Scientific Names: Stephanotis floribunda | Family: Ascleopiadaceae
Magnolia Bush (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/magnolia-bush) (Star Magnolia) | Scientific Names: Magnolia stellata |
Family: Magnoliaceae
Mahonia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mahonia) (Oregon Grape, Oregon Grape Holly, Mahonia aguifolium,
Holly-leaved berry) | Scientific Names: Mahonia aquifolium | Family:
Berberidaceae
Majesty Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/majesty-palm) (Majestic Palm) | Scientific Names: Ravenea rivularis |
Family: Aracaceae
Malabar Gourd (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/malabar-gourd) (Fig-leaf gourd) | Scientific Names: Cucurbita ficifolia |
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Malaysian Dracaena (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/malaysian-dracaena) (Song of India, Pleomele) | Scientific Names:
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Dracaena reflexa | Family: Asparagaceae


Manila Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/manila-palm) (Dwarf Royal Palm, Christmas Palm) | Scientific Names:
Veitchia merrillii | Family: Arecaceae
Maranta (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/maranta) () | Scientific Names: Calathea insignis | Family: Marantaceae
Marbled Fingernail (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/marbled-fingernail) (Fingernail Plant) | Scientific Names: Neoregelia
spectabilis | Family: Bromeliaceae
Mariposa Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mariposa-lily) (Sego Lily) | Scientific Names: Calochortus gunnisonii |
Family: Liliaceae
Maroon (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/maroon)
(Copper Rose) | Scientific Names: Echeveria multicaulis | Family: Crassulaceae
Maroon Chenille Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/maroon-chenille-plant) (Blue Echeveria, Painted Lady, Copper Rose, Wax
Rosette, Plush Plant) | Scientific Names: Echeveria derenbergii | Family:
Crassulaceae
Mary-Bud (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/mary-
bud) (Marigold, Garden Marigold, Gold bloom, Pot Marigold) | Scientific Names:
Calendula officinalis | Family: Compositae
Measles Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/measles-plant) (Polka Dot Plant, Flamingo Plant, Baby’s Tears, Freckle
Face) | Scientific Names: Acantha | Family: Acanthaceae
Metallic Peperomia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/metallic-peperomia) () | Scientific Names: Peperomia caperata | Family:
Piperaceae
Mexican Firecracker (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mexican-firecracker) () | Scientific Names: Echeveria Pulinata | Family:
Crassulaceae
Mexican Rosettes (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mexican-rosettes) () | Scientific Names: Echevaria | Family: Crassulaceae
Mexican Snowballs (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mexican-snowballs) () | Scientific Names: Echevaria | Family: Crassulaceae
Miniature Date Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/miniature-date-palm) (Pygmy Date Palm, Robellini Palm) | Scientific
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Names: Phoenix robellinii | Family: Arecaceae


Miniature Fish Tail (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/miniature-fish-tail) (Parlor Palm) | Scientific Names: Chamaedorea
elegans | Family: Palmae
Miniature Maranta (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/miniature-maranta) () | Scientific Names: Calathea micans | Family:
Saxifragaceae
Miniature Marble Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/miniature-marble-plant) () | Scientific Names: Neoregelia spectabilis |
Family: Bromeliaceae
Mistletoe Cactus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mistletoe-cactus) () | Scientific Names: Rhipsalis cassutha | Family:
Cactaceae
Mockernut Hickory (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mockernut-hickory) (Squarenut) | Scientific Names: Carya tomentosa |
Family: Juglandaceae
Money Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/money-tree) (Money Plant) | Scientific Names: Pachira aquatica | Family:
Malvaceae
Mosaic Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mosaic-plant) (Jewel Plant, Siver Nerve, Nerve Plant, Silver Threads) |
Scientific Names: Bertolonia mosaica | Family: Melastomataceae
Mosaic Vase (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mosaic-vase) () | Scientific Names: Guzmania musaica | Family:
Bromeliaceae
Moss Agate (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/moss-agate) (Flame Violet, Red Violet, Flame African Violet, Lady Lou) |
Scientific Names: Episcia reptans | Family: Gesneriaceae
Moss Campion (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/moss-campion) (Bladder Campion, Cushion Pink, Dwarf Silene, Catchfly) |
Scientific Names: Silene acaulis | Family: Caryophyllaceae
Moss Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/moss-
fern) (Club Moss, Irish Moss, Krauss' Spikemoss, Spreading Club Moss, Trailing
Irish Moss, Cushion Moss) | Scientific Names: Selaginella kraussiana | Family:
Selaginellaceae

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Moss Phlox (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/moss-phlox) () | Scientific Names: Phlox subulata | Family: Polemoniaceae
Mossy Campion (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mossy-campion) (Bladder Campion, Cushion Pink, Dwarf Silene, Catchfly,
Moss Campion) | Scientific Names: Silene acaulis | Family: Caryophyllaceae
Mother Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mother-fern) (King and Queen Fern, Spleenwort, Parsley Fern, Hen and
Chickens Fern) | Scientific Names: Asplenium bulbiferum | Family: Polypodaceae
Mother of Pearl (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mother-pearl) (Ghost Plant) | Scientific Names: Secum weinbergii | Family:
Crassulaceae
Mother Spleenwort (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mother-spleenwort) (King and Queen Fern, Spleenwort, Parsley Fern, Hen
and Chickens Fern, Mother Fern) | Scientific Names: Asplenium bulbiferum |
Family: Polypodaceae
Mountain Camellia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mountain-camellia) (Showy Camellia) | Scientific Names: Stewartia ovata |
Family: Theaceae
Mountain Grape (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mountain-grape) (Oregon Grape, Oregon Grape Holly, Mahonia
Aguifolium, Holly-Leaved Berry, Mahonia) | Scientific Names: Mahonia
aquifolium | Family: Berberidaceae
Mulberry Bush Greenbrier (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/mulberry-bush-greenbrier) () | Scientific Names: Smilax sp. | Family:
Liliaceae
Mulberry Tree (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/mulberry-tree) () | Scientific Names: Morus sp. | Family: Moraceae
Musa Paradisiaca (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/musa-paradisiaca) (Banana, Edible Banana, Plantain) | Scientific Names:
Musa acuminata | Family: Musaceae
Muscari Armeniacum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/muscari-armeniacum) (Grape Hyacinth) | Scientific Names: Muscari
armeniacum | Family: Hyacinthaceae
Muskmelon (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/muskmelon) () | Scientific Names: Cucumis melo | Family: Cucurbiaceae

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Nasturtium (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/nasturtium) (Nose-Twister, Nose-Tweaker) | Scientific Names:
Tropaeolum majus | Family: Tropaeolaceae
Natal Plum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/natal-
plum) () | Scientific Names: Carissa grandiflora | Family: Apocynaceae
Neanthe Bella Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/neanthe-bella-palm) (Neanthebella) | Scientific Names: Chamaedorea
elegans | Family: Araceae
Nematanthus spp. (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/nematanthus-spp) (Candy Corn Plant) | Scientific Names: Hypocyrta
nummularia | Family: Gesneriaceae
Neoregelia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/neoregelia) (Crimson Cup, Marbled Fingernail, Blushing Bromeliad,
Ossifragi Vase, Miniature Marble Plant, Aregelia) | Scientific Names: Neoregalia
spp. | Family: Bromiliaceae
Nerve Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/nerve-plant) (Jewel Plant, Silver Nerve, Mosaic Plant, Silver Threads) |
Scientific Names: Fittonia verschaffeltii | Family: Acanthaceae
Night Blooming Cereus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/night-blooming-cereus) (Queen of the Night, Pitaya, Honolulu Queen) |
Scientific Names: Hylocereus undatus | Family: Cactaceae
Old Man Cactus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/old-man-cactus) () | Scientific Names: Cephalocereus senilis | Family:
Cactaceae
Old World Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/old-world-orchid) (Cirrhopetalum) | Scientific Names: Bulbophyllum
appendiculatum | Family: Orchidaceae
Orange Star (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/orange-star) () | Scientific Names: Guzmania lingulata minor | Family:
Bromeliaceae
Oregon Grape (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/oregon-grape) (Mountain Grape, Oregon Grape Holly, Mahonia
Aguifolium, Holly-Leaved Berry, Mahonia) | Scientific Names: Mahonia
aquifolium | Family: Berberidaceae
Ossifragi Vase (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/ossifragi-vase) (Crimson Cup, Marbled Fingernail, Blushing Bromeliad,
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Neoregelia, Miniature Marble Plant, Aregelia) | Scientific Names: Neoregalia spp. |


Family: Bromiliaceae
Paddys Wig (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/paddys-wig) (Japanese moss, Peace-in-the-home, Corsican Carpet,
Angel's Tears, Irish Moss, Mind-your-own-business, Pollyanna vine) | Scientific
Names: Soleirolia soleirolii | Family: Urticaceae
Painted Lady (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/painted-lady) (Copper Rose) | Scientific Names: Echeveria multicaulis |
Family: Crassulaceae
Pampas Grass (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pampas-grass) () | Scientific Names: Cortaderia selloana | Family: Poaceae
Panamiga (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/panamiga) (Friendship Plant) | Scientific Names: Pilea involucrata | Family:
Urticaceae
Pansy Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pansy-orchid) () | Scientific Names: Miltonia roezlii alba | Family:
Orchidaceae
Paradise Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/paradise-palm) (Kentia palm, Forster Senty Palm) | Scientific Names:
Howea forsteriana | Family: Howea forsteriana
Parlor Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/parlor-palm) (Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm, Good Luck Palm, Bamboo
Palm) | Scientific Names: Chamaedorea elegans | Family: Palmae
Parsley Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/parsley-fern) (King and Queen Fern, Spleenwort, Mother Fern, Hen and
Chickens Fern) | Scientific Names: Asplenium bulbiferum | Family: Polypodaceae
Patient Lucy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/patient-lucy) (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Impatience Plant, Patient Plant,
Tangerine Impatience, Buzzy Lizzie) | Scientific Names: Impatiens spp. | Family:
Balsaminaceae
Patient Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/patient-plant) (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Impatience Plant, Patient Lucy,
Tangerine Impatience, Buzzy Lizzie) | Scientific Names: Impatiens spp. | Family:
Balsaminaceae
Peacock Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/peacock-plant) (Peacock Ginger, Kaempferia) | Scientific Names:
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Kaempferia | Family: Zingiberaceae


Pearl Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/pearl-
plant) () | Scientific Names: Haworthia margaritifera | Family: Liliaceae
Pearly Dots (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pearly-dots) () | Scientific Names: Haworthia margaritifera | Family:
Liliaceae
Peperomia Hederifolia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/peperomia-hederifolia) (Plantinum Peperomia, Silver Leaf Peperomia, Ivy
Leaf Peperomia, Ivy Peperomia) | Scientific Names: Peperomia griseoargentea |
Family: Piperaceae
Peperomia Peltfolia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/peperomia-peltfolia) () | Scientific Names: Peperomia peltifolia | Family:
Piperaceae
Peperomia Rotundifolia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/peperomia-rotundifolia) () | Scientific Names: Peperomia rotundifolia |
Family: Piperaceae
Peperomia Sandersii (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/peperomia-sandersii) () | Scientific Names: Peperomia sandersii | Family:
Piperaceae
Pepper Face (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pepper-face) (Baby Rubber Plant, American Rubber Plant) | Scientific
Names: Peperomia obtusifolia | Family: Pipericeae
Persian Violet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/persian-violet) (Arabian gentian, German Violet) | Scientific Names:
Exacum affine | Family: Gentianaceae
Peruvian Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/peruvian-lily) (Lily of the Incas, Princess Lily, Alstromeria) | Scientific
Names: Alstroemeria | Family: Liliaceae
Petunia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/petunia)
() | Scientific Names: Petunia species | Family: Solanaceae
Phalaenopsis Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/phalaenopsis-orchid) (Moth Orchid, Moon Orchid) | Scientific Names:
Phalaenopsis sp. | Family: Orchidaceae
Pheasant Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pheasant-plant) (Zebra Plant) | Scientific Names: Cryptanthus zonatus |
Family: Bromeliaceae
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Piggy Back Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/piggy-back-plant) (Pick-a-back plant, Mother of Thousands, Curiosity
plant) | Scientific Names: Tolmeia menziesii | Family: Saxifragaceae
Pignut Hickory (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pignut-hickory) () | Scientific Names: Carya glabra | Family: Juglandaceae
Pilea Microphylla (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pilea-microphylla) (Artillery Plant) | Scientific Names: Pilea microphylla |
Family: Urticaceae
Pilea Mucosa (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pilea-mucosa) (Artillery Plant) | Scientific Names: Pilea microphylla |
Family: Urticaceae
Pincushion Flower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pincushion-flower) () | Scientific Names: Leucospermum incisum |
Family: Protaeceae
Pink Brocade (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pink-brocade) () | Scientific Names: Episcia cultivar | Family: Gesneriaceae
Pink Splash (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pink-splash) (Flamingo Plant, Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Baby’s Tears,
Freckle Face) | Scientific Names: Hypoestes phyllostachya | Family: Acanthaceae
Pink Starlite (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pink-starlite) (Starfish Plant, Green Earth Star, Vary-Leaf Star, Earth Star,
Rose-stripe Star) | Scientific Names: Cryptanthus bivattus minor | Family:
Bromeliaceae
Pirliteiro (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pirliteiro) (Haws) | Scientific Names: Crataegus species | Family: Rosaceae
Pitaya (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/pitaya)
(Queen of the Night, Night Blooming Cereus, Honolulu Queen) | Scientific
Names: Hylocereus undatus | Family: Cactaceae
Plantanus Occidentalis (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/plantanus-occidentalis) (oriental plane) | Scientific Names: Plantanus
occidentalis | Family: Plantanaceae
Platinum Peperomia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/platinum-peperomia) (Ivy Peperomia, Silver Leaf Peperomia, Ivy Leaf
Peperomia) | Scientific Names: Peperomia griseoargentea | Family: Piperaceae
Platycerium Alcicorne (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/platycerium-alcicorne) (Staghorn Fern) | Scientific Names: Platycerium
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alcicorne | Family: Polypodaceae


Plumbago Larpentiae (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/plumbago-larpentiae) () | Scientific Names: Ceratostigma larpentiae |
Family: Plumbaginaceae
Plush Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/plush-plant) () | Scientific Names: Echeveria pul-oliver | Family:
Crassulaceae
Poison Ivy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/poison-ivy) (poison oak, poison sumac) | Scientific Names:
Toxicodendron species | Family: Anacardiaceae
Poison Oak (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/poison-oak) (Similar: Poison Ivy, Poison Sumac) | Scientific Names:
Toxicodendron species | Family: Anacardiaceae
Poison Sumac (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/poison-sumac) (Similar: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak) | Scientific Names:
Toxicodendron species | Family: Anacardiaceae
Polka Dot Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/polka-dot-plant) (Pink Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Baby’s Tears, Freckle
Face) | Scientific Names: Hypoestes phyllostachya | Family: Acanthaceae
Polystichum Falcatum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/polystichum-falcatum) (Fishtail Fern) | Scientific Names: Cyrtomium
falcatum | Family: Polypodaceae
Pony Tail (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/pony-
tail) (Elephant-Foot Tree, Pony Tail Plant, Bottle Palm) | Scientific Names:
Beaucarnea recurvata | Family: Agavaceae
Porcelain Flower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/porcelain-flower) (Hindu Rope Plant) | Scientific Names: Hoya carnosa
'krinkle kurl' | Family: Asclepiadaceae
Pot Marigold (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pot-marigold) (Marigold, Mary Bud, Gold bloom) | Scientific Names:
Calendula officinalis | Family: Compositae
Prairie Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/prairie-lily) (giant rain lily, hill country rain lily) | Scientific Names:
Zephyranthes drummondii | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Prayer Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/prayer-plant) (Maranta, Peacock Plant, Rattle Snake Plant, Red Veined
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Prayer, Zebra Plant) | Scientific Names: Calathea insignis | Family: Marantaceae


Prostrate Coleus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/prostrate-coleus) () | Scientific Names: Plectranthus oetendahlii | Family:
Lamiaceae
Pupleosier Willow (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/pupleosier-willow) () | Scientific Names: Salix purpurea | Family: Saliaceae
Purple Baby Tears (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/purple-baby-tears) (fairy elephant's feet) | Scientific Names: Frithia pulchra
| Family: Aizoaceae
Purple Passion Vine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/purple-passion-vine) (Velvet Plant, Royal Velvet Plant, Purple Velvet Plant)
| Scientific Names: Gynura aurantica | Family: Asteraceae
Purple Velvet Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/purple-velvet-plant) (Velvet Plant, Royal Velvet Plant, Purple Passion Vine)
| Scientific Names: Gynura aurantica | Family: Asteraceae
Purple Waffle Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/purple-waffle-plant) (waffle plant) | Scientific Names: Hemigraphis exotica
| Family: Acanthaceae
Queencup (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/queencup) (Bride's Bonnet) | Scientific Names: Clintonia uniflora | Family:
Liliaceae
Queens Spiderwort (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/queens-spiderwort) () | Scientific Names: Dichorisandra reginae | Family:
Commelinaceae
Queensland Arrowroot (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/queensland-arrowroot) (Achira, Canna, Arrowroot) | Scientific Names:
Canna edulis | Family: Cannaceae
Rabbits Foot Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/rabbits-foot-fern) (Hare Fern, Squirrel Foot Fern, Deer Foot Fern, Ball Fern)
| Scientific Names: Davallia spp. | Family: Polypodiaceae
Rainbow Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/rainbow-orchid) () | Scientific Names: Epidendrum prismatocarpum |
Family: Orchidaceae
Red African Violet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/red-african-violet) (Flame African Violet) | Scientific Names: Episcia
reptans | Family: Gesneriaceae
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Red Berried Greenbrier (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/red-berried-greenbrier) (red-berried-bamboo) | Scientific Names: Smilax
walteria | Family: Liliaceae
Red Edge Peperomia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/red-edge-peperomia) () | Scientific Names: Peperomia clusiifolia | Family:
Piperaceae
Red Hawthorne (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/red-hawthorne) (Haws, Pirliteiro) | Scientific Names: Crataegus species |
Family: Rosaceae
Red Maple (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/red-
maple) (Swamp Maple, Scarlet Maple, Curled Maple, Soft Maple) | Scientific
Names: Acer rubrum | Family: Aceraceae
Red Palm Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/red-palm-lily) (Red Fruited Palm Lily) | Scientific Names: Cordyline rubra |
Family: Agavaceae
Red Veined Prayer (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/red-veined-prayer) (Maranta, Prayer Plant) | Scientific Names: Calathea
insignis | Family: Marantaceae
Reed Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/reed-
palm) (Bamboo palm, Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm, Parlor Palm, Good Luck
Palm) | Scientific Names: Chamaedorea elegans | Family: Palmae
Resurrection Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/resurrection-lily) (Peacock Ginger, Kaempferia) | Scientific Names:
Kaempferia | Family: Zingiberaceae
Rhynchophorum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/rhynchophorum) (Pepper Face, Baby Rubber Plant, American Rubber
Plant) | Scientific Names: Peperomia obtusifolia | Family: Pipericeae
Ribbon Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum) (/pet-care/animal-poison-
control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/ribbon-plant-chlorophytum-comosum)
(anthericum, walking anthericum, spider ivy, spider plant) | Scientific Names:
Chlorophytum comosum | Family: Liliaceae
Roosevelt Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/roosevelt-fern) (Bold Sword Fern) | Scientific Names: Nephrolepis biserrata
| Family: Dryopteridaceae
Rose (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/rose) () |
Scientific Names: Rosa Species | Family: Rosaceae
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Rose of China (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/rose-china) (Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon) | Scientific Names: Hibiscus
syriacus | Family: Malvaceae
Rose of Sharon (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/rose-sharon) (Hibiscus, Rose of China) | Scientific Names: Hibiscus
syriacus | Family: Malvaceae
Rosemary (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/rosemary) (Anthos) | Scientific Names: Rosmarinus officinalis | Family:
Lamiaceae
Russian Knapweed (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/russian-knapweed) () | Scientific Names: Centaurea repens | Family:
Compositae
Russian Olive (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/russian-olive) (Autumn Olive, Silverberry) | Scientific Names: elaeagnus
species | Family: Elaeagnaceae
Saffron Spike Zebra (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/saffron-spike-zebra) () | Scientific Names: Aphelandra squarrosa | Family:
Acanthaceae
Sage (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/sage)
(Common Sage, Garden Sage) | Scientific Names: Salvia officinalis | Family:
Lamiaceae
Saint Bernards Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/saint-bernards-lily) () | Scientific Names: Anthericum liliago | Family:
Liliaceae
Salad Burnet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/salad-burnet) (Garden Burnet, Small Burnet, Burnet) | Scientific Names:
Poterium sanguisorba | Family: Rosaceae
Sand Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/sand-
lily) (mountain lily, star lily) | Scientific Names: Leucocrinum montanum | Family:
Liliaceae
Sand Verbena (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sand-verbena) (Prairie Snowball, Wild Lantana) | Scientific Names:
Abronia fragrans | Family: Nyctaginaceae
Satin Pellionia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/satin-pellionia) () | Scientific Names: Pellonia pulchra | Family: Urticaceae

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Savory (Summer) (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/savory-summer) () | Scientific Names: Satureja hortensis | Family:
Lamiaceae
Savory (Winter) (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/savory-winter) () | Scientific Names: Satureja hortensis | Family: Lamiaceae
Sawbrier (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sawbrier) (Wild Sasparilla) | Scientific Names: Smilax glauca | Family:
Liliaceae
Scabious (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/scabious) (Pincushion Flower) | Scientific Names: Leucospermum incisum
| Family: Protaeceae
Scarborough Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/scarborough-lily) () | Scientific Names: Vallota speciosa | Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Scarlet Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/scarlet-orchid) (Florida Butterfly Orchid) | Scientific Names: Epidendrum
tampense | Family: Orchidaceae
Scarlet Sage (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/scarlet-sage) (Texas Sage) | Scientific Names: Salvia coccinea | Family:
Labiatae
Sego Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/sego-
lily) (Mariposa Lily) | Scientific Names: Calochortus gunnisonii | Family: Liliaceae
Shagbark Hickory (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/shagbark-hickory) (Big Shellbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory, Big Shagbark
Hickory) | Scientific Names: Carya laciniosa | Family: Juglandaceae
Shan Ku'ei-lai (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/shan-kuei-lai) (Cat Brier, China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax) |
Scientific Names: Smilax glabra | Family: Liliaceae
Shellbark Hickory (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/shellbark-hickory) (Big Shellbark Hickory) | Scientific Names: Carya
laciniosa | Family: Juglandaceae
Shrimp Cactus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/shrimp-cactus) () | Scientific Names: Schlumbergera russelliana | Family:
Cactaceae
Silver Bell (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/silver-
bell) (opossum wood, snowbell tree, shittimwood) | Scientific Names: Halesia
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carolina | Family: Styrnaceae


Silver Berry (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/silver-berry) (Autumn Olive, Russian Olive) | Scientific Names: elaeagnus
species | Family: Elaeagnaceae
Silver Heart (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/silver-heart) () | Scientific Names: Peperomia caperata | Family: Piperaceae
Silver Pink Vine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/silver-pink-vine) () | Scientific Names: Hoya publcalyx | Family:
Asclepiadaceae
Silver Star (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/silver-
star) (Cape Marigold) | Scientific Names: Cryptanthus lacerdae | Family:
Bromeliaceae
Silver Table Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/silver-table-fern) () | Scientific Names: Pteris sp. | Family: Pteridaceae
Silver Tree Anamiga (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/silver-tree-anamiga) () | Scientific Names: NONE LISTED | Family:
Slender Deutzia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/slender-deutzia) () | Scientific Names: Deutzia gracilis | Family:
Saxifragaceae
Small Fruited Hickory (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/small-fruited-hickory) () | Scientific Names: Carya glabra | Family:
Juglandaceae
Smilax Tamnoides Vas (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/smilax-tamnoides-vas) (Hellfetter, Hagbrier) | Scientific Names: Smilax
hispida | Family: Liliaceae
Speckled Wood Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/speckled-wood-lily) () | Scientific Names: Clintonia umbelluata | Family:
Liliaceae
Spice Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/spice-orchid) () | Scientific Names: Epidendrum atropurpeum | Family:
Orchidaceae
Spice Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/spice-orchid-0) (Fiery Reed Orchid) | Scientific Names: Epidendrum
ibaguense | Family: Orchidaceae
Spider Flower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/spider-flower) () | Scientific Names: Cleome hasserlana | Family:
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Capparaceae
Spider Ivy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/spider-ivy) (Ribbon Plant, Anthericum, Spider Ivy) | Scientific Names:
Chlorophytum comosum | Family: Liliaceae
Spider Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/spider-plant) (Ribbon Plant, Anthericum, Spider Ivy) | Scientific Names:
Chlorophytum comosum | Family: Liliaceae
Star Jasmine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/star-jasmine) () | Scientific Names: Trachelospermum jasminoides |
Family: Apocynaceae
Star Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/star-lily)
(Mountain Lily, Sand Lily) | Scientific Names: Leucocrinum montanum | Family:
Liliaceae
Star Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/star-
plant) (Starfish Plant, Green Earth Star, Vary-Leaf Star, Pink Starlite) | Scientific
Names: Cryptanthus bivattus minor | Family: Bromeliaceae
Stevia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/stevia)
(Sweetleaf, Sugar Leaf) | Scientific Names: Stevia rebaudiana | Family: Asteraceae
Strawberry (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/strawberry) (wild strawberry) | Scientific Names: Fragaria spp. | Family:
Rosaceae
Striped Blushing (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/striped-blushing) (Crimson Cup, Marbled Fingernail, Blushing Bromeliad,
Neoregelia, Miniature Marble Plant, Aregelia) | Scientific Names: Neoregalia spp. |
Family: Bromiliaceae
Sudan Grass (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sudan-grass) (Hybrid Sudan) | Scientific Names: Sorghum vulgare var
sudanesis | Family: Gramineae
Sugar Pods (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sugar-pods) (Carob Tree, Locust Pods, Kharoub, Beans) | Scientific Names:
Ceratonia siliqua | Family:
Sulfur Flower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sulfur-flower) (Umbrella Plant, Wild Buckweat) | Scientific Names:
Eriogonium umbellatum | Family: Polygonaceae
Summer Hyacinth (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/summer-hyacinth) () | Scientific Names: Galtonia spp. | Family:
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Hyacinthaeae
Sunflower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sunflower) (swamp sunflower) | Scientific Names: helianthus angustifolius
| Family: Compositae
Swamp Sunflower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/swamp-sunflower) (Sunflower) | Scientific Names: helianthus
angustifolius | Family: Compositae
Swedish Ivy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/swedish-ivy) (Creeping Charlie) | Scientific Names: Plectranthus australis |
Family: Pilea: Uriticaeae; Plectranthus: Lamiaceae
Sweet Potato Vine (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sweet-potato-vine) (Sweet potato) | Scientific Names: Ipomoea batatas |
Family: Convolvulaceae
Sweetheart Hoya (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sweetheart-hoya) (wax hearts, valentine hoya) | Scientific Names: Hoya
kerrii | Family: Asclepiadaceae
Sword Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/sword-fern) (Bold Sword Fern, Roosevelt Fern) | Scientific Names:
Nephrolepis biserrata | Family: Dryopteridaceae
Tailed Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tailed-orchid) () | Scientific Names: Masdevallia spp. | Family: Orchidaceae
Tall Feather Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tall-feather-fern) (Bold Sword Fern, Sword Fern, Roosevelt Fern) | Scientific
Names: Nephrolepis biserrata | Family: Dryopteridaceae
Tall Mahonia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/tall-
mahonia) (Oregon Grape, Oregon Grape Holly, Mahonia Aguifolium, Holly-
Leaved Berry, Mahonia) | Scientific Names: Mahonia aquifolium | Family:
Berberidaceae
Tangerine Impatience (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tangerine-impatience) (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Buzzy Lizzy, Patient Lucy,
Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience, Impatience Plant, Lady Slipper) | Scientific
Names: Impatiens spp. | Family: Balsaminaceae
Teasel Gourd (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/teasel-gourd) (Hedgehog Gourd) | Scientific Names: Cucumis dipsaceus |
Family: Cucurbitaceae

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Texas Sage (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/texas-sage) (Scarlet Sage) | Scientific Names: Salvia coccinea | Family:
Labiatae
Thea Japonica (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/thea-japonica) (Common Camellia, Peony Camellia) | Scientific Names:
Camellia japonica | Family: Theaceae
Thimble Cactus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/thimble-cactus) () | Scientific Names: Mammillaria fragilis | Family:
Cactaceae
Thorn Apple (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/thorn-apple) (Weisdornbluten, Blackthorn, Black Hawthorn, Thorn Plum,
Pirliteiro, Red Hawthorn, May Bush, Oxyacantha, Haw Apple, Black Haw,
Aubepine) | Scientific Names: Crataegus douglasii | Family: Rosaceae
Thyme (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/thyme)
(Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, German Thyme) | Scientific Names: Thymus
vulgaris | Family: Lamiaceae
Ti hu-ling (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/ti-hu-
ling) (China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax, Cat Brier, Kuang-yen-pa-hsieh)
| Scientific Names: Smilax glabra | Family: Liliaceae
Tickseed (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tickseed) (coreopsis) | Scientific Names: Coreopsis californica | Family:
Compositae
Tiger Orchid (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tiger-orchid) (Golden Lace Orchid, Jewel Orchid) | Scientific Names:
Haemaria discolor | Family: Orchidaceae
Toad Spotted Cactus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/toad-spotted-cactus) () | Scientific Names: Stapelia variegata | Family:
Apocynaceae
Torch Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/torch-
lily) (red hot poker, poker plant) | Scientific Names: Kniphofia | Family:
Asphodelaceae
Tous-les-mois (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tous-les-mois) (Achira, Canna, Arrowroot) | Scientific Names: Canna
edulis | Family: Cannaceae
Trailing Peperomia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/trailing-peperomia) () | Scientific Names: Peperomia prostata | Family:
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Piperaceae
Tree Cactus (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/tree-
cactus) () | Scientific Names: Opuntia species | Family: Cactaceae
Tree Gloxinia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tree-gloxinia) () | Scientific Names: Kohleria lindeniana | Family:
Gesneriaciae
Tropical Moss (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tropical-moss) (Cushion Moss, Irish Moss, Krauss' Spikemoss, Spreading
Club Moss, Trailing Irish Moss) | Scientific Names: Selaginella kraussiana | Family:
Selaginellaceae
True Cantaloupe (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/true-cantaloupe) (cantaloupe) | Scientific Names: Cucumis melo | Family:
Cucurbitaceae
Tu Fu-Ling (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/tu-
fu-ling) (Cat Brier, China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax) | Scientific Names:
Smilax glabra | Family: Liliaceae
Tulip Poplar (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/tulip-poplar) (tulip tree) | Scientific Names: Liriodendron tulipifera |
Family: Magnoliaceae
Turban Squash (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/turban-squash) () | Scientific Names: Cucurbita maxima cv turbaniformis |
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Turf Lily (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/turf-lily)
(lilyturf) | Scientific Names: Liriope muscari | Family: Asparagaceae
Umbrella Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/umbrella-plant) (Sulfur Flower, Wild Buckweat) | Scientific Names:
Eriogonium umbellatum | Family: Polygonaceae
Urbinia Agavoides (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/urbinia-agavoides) (Hens and Chickens, Mother Hens and Chicks,
Chickens and Hens) | Scientific Names: Echeveria elegans | Family: Crassulaceae
Usambara Violet (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/usambara-violet) (Kenya Violet) | Scientific Names: Santpaulia confusa |
Family: Gesneraceae
Variegated Laurel (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/variegated-laurel) (speedy henry) | Scientific Names: Tradescantia
flumeninsis | Family: Commelinaceae
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Variegated Wax Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/variegated-wax-plant) () | Scientific Names: Echeveria sp. | Family:
Velvet Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/velvet-plant) (Velvet Plant, Royal Velvet Plant, Purple Velvet Plant, Purple
Passion Vine) | Scientific Names: Gynura aurantica | Family: Asteraceae
Venus Fly Trap (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/venus-fly-trap) () | Scientific Names: Dionaea muscipula | Family:
Droseraceae
Verona Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/verona-fern) (Bold Sword Fern, Nephrolepis Biserrata, Verona Lace Fern) |
Scientific Names: Nephrolepis biserrata | Family: Dryopteridaceae
Verona Lace Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/verona-lace-fern) (Bold Sword Fern, Nephrolepis Biserrata, Verona Fern) |
Scientific Names: Nephrolepis biserrata | Family: Dryopteridaceae
Vining Peperomia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/vining-peperomia) () | Scientific Names: Peperomia serpens variegata |
Family: Piperaceae
Violet Slipper Gloxinia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/violet-slipper-gloxinia) (Bright Eyes) | Scientific Names: Sinningia
speciosa | Family: Gesneriaceae
Waffle Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/waffle-plant) (Purple Waffle Plant) | Scientific Names: Hemigraphis exotica
| Family: Acanthaceae
Walking Anthericum (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/walking-anthericum) (Ribbon Plant, Spider Plant, Spider Ivy) | Scientific
Names: Chlorophytum comosum | Family: Liliaceae
Washington Hawthorn (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/washington-hawthorn) (Haws, Pirliteiro, Red Hawthorn) | Scientific
Names: Crataegus species | Family: Rosaceae
Water Hickory (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/water-hickory) () | Scientific Names: Carya aquatica | Family:
Juglandaceae
Water Hyacinth (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/water-hyacinth) () | Scientific Names: Eichhornia crassipes | Family:
Pontederiaceae

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Watermelon Begonia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-


plants/watermelon-begonia) () | Scientific Names: Peperomia argyreia | Family:
Piperaceae
Watermelon Peperomia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/watermelon-peperomia) (Watermelon Begonia) | Scientific Names:
Peperomia argyreia | Family: Piperaceae
Watermelon Pilea (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/watermelon-pilea) (Watermelon Plant, Aluminum Plant) | Scientific
Names: Pilea cadieri | Family: Urticaceae
Wax Plant (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/wax-
plant) (Hindu Rope Plant, Porcelain Flower) | Scientific Names: Hoya carnosa
'krinkle kurl' | Family: Asclepiadaceae
Wax Rosette (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/wax-rosette) (Maroon Chenille Plant, Painted Lady, Copper Rose, Blue
Echeveria, Plush Plant) | Scientific Names: Echeveria gilva | Family: Crassulaceae
Weeping Bottlebrush (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/weeping-bottlebrush) (Bottlebrush, Prickly Bottlebrush, Crimson
Bottlebrush) | Scientific Names: Callistemon species | Family: Myrtaceae
Weeping Sargent Hemlock (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/weeping-sargent-hemlock) (Many varieties) | Scientific Names:
Tsuga species | Family: Pinaceae
Weisdornbluten (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/weisdornbluten) (Haws, Pirliteiro, Red Hawthorn, Washington Hawthorn) |
Scientific Names: Crataegus species | Family: Rosaceae
West Indian Gherkin (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/west-indian-gherkin) (Goareberry Gourd, Gooseberry Gourd, Burr Gourd)
| Scientific Names: Cucumis anguria | Family: Cucurbitaceae
Western Sword (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/western-sword) (Sword Fern, Giant Holly Fern, Imbricate Sword Fern) |
Scientific Names: Ploystichum munitum | Family: Polypodaceae
White Edged Swedish Ivy (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-
toxic-plants/white-edged-swedish-ivy) (Creeping Charlie, Swedish Ivy) |
Scientific Names: Plectranthus australis | Family: Pilea: Uriticaeae; Plectranthus:
Lamiaceae
White Ginger (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/white-ginger) (Butterfly Ginger, Cinnamon Jasmine, Garland Flower,
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Ginger Lily) | Scientific Names: Hedychium coronarium | Family:


White Heart Hickory (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/white-heart-hickory) () | Scientific Names: Carya tomentosa | Family:
Juglandaceae
Whitman Fern (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/whitman-fern) (Bold Sword Fern, Nephrolepis Biserrata, Verona Fern,
Verona Lace Fern) | Scientific Names: Nephrolepis biserrata | Family:
Dryopteridaceae
Wild Buckwheat (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/wild-buckwheat) (Sulfur Flower, Umbrella Plant) | Scientific Names:
Eriogonium umbellatum | Family: Polygonaceae
Wild Hyacinth (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/wild-hyacinth) (Blue Dicks) | Scientific Names: Dichelostemma
pulchellum | Family: Amaryllidaceae
Wild Lantana (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/wild-lantana) (Sand Verbena, Prairie Snowball) | Scientific Names: Abronia
fragrans | Family: Nyctaginaceae
Wild Sasparilla (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/wild-sasparilla) (Sawbrier) | Scientific Names: Smilax glauca | Family:
Liliaceae
Wild Strawberry (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/wild-strawberry) (Strawberry) | Scientific Names: Fragaria | Family:
Rosaceae
Willow Herb (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/willow-herb) (Blooming Sally, Fire Weed) | Scientific Names: Epilobium
angustifolium | Family: Onagraceae
Windmill Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/windmill-palm) (Chusan Palm) | Scientific Names: Trachycarpus fortunei |
Family: Palmea
Winter Cattleya (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/winter-cattleya) (Christmas Orchid) | Scientific Names: Cattleya trianaei |
Family: Orchidaceae
Withered Snapdragon (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/withered-snapdragon) () | Scientific Names: Anthirrhinum multiflorum |
Family: Schrophulariaceae

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Woolflower (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/woolflower) () | Scientific Names: Celosia cristata | Family: Amaranthaceae
Yellow Bloodleaf (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/yellow-bloodleaf) (Chicken Gizzard, Bloodleaf, Joseph's Coat) | Scientific
Names: Iresine herbstii | Family: Amaranthaceae
Yellow Palm (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/yellow-palm) (Golden Butterfly Palm, Cane Palm, Golden Feather Palm,
Yellow Palm) | Scientific Names: Dypsis lutescens | Family: Palmae
Yellow-Flowered Gourd (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/yellow-flowered-gourd) () | Scientific Names: Cucurbita species | Family:
Cucurbitaceae
Yellowrocket (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/yellowrocket) () | Scientific Names: Barbarea vulgaris | Family:
Brassicaceae
Yorba Linda (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/yorba-linda) () | Scientific Names: Peperomia rotundifolia | Family:
Piperaceae
Zebra Haworthia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/zebra-haworthia) () | Scientific Names: Haworthia fasciata | Family:
Liliaceae
Zinnia (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/zinnia) () |
Scientific Names: Zinnia species | Family: Asteraceae
Zucchini Squash (/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-
plants/zucchini-squash) () | Scientific Names: Cucurbia pepo cv zucchini |
Family: Cucurbitaceae

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