Kaffir lily
Kaffir lily
Plants
Scientific name
Clivia miniata
Alternate names
Bush Lily, Clivia Lily, Flame Lily, September Lily
Toxicity to pets
Kaffir Lily contains lycorine, an alkaloid toxin, within all part of the plant. Ingestion by companion animals results in gastrointestinal distress with vomiting, drooling, and retching. Ingestion of large amounts of plant including bulbs may lead to cardiovascular signs of low blood pressure, heart rhythm disturbance and weakness plus nervous system signs of seizure. This lily does NOT cause kidney injury in cats.
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.


