Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs
Common signs to watch for:
Bird of Paradise is a tropical plant with a flower on top of the stalk that resembles a bird in flight. These plants can grow up to four or five feet tall. If digested by a dog, the flower part of the plant can cause rapid effects within 2o minutes of digestion.
Poison type: Plants
Scientific name: strelitzia reginae
Alternate names: Crane flower, bird's tongue
Pictured: Bird of Paradise
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