Is Fishtail palm poisonous to dogs or cats?

Fishtail palm

  • Scientific Name: Caryota mitis
  • Also Known As: Fishtail palm
  • Is It Toxic? Yes
  • Toxins: Calcium oxalate raphides; berry contains 0.05%
  • Symptoms: Mucosal irritation and inflammation, blistering, hypersalivation, vomiting, airway constriction
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Fishtail palm (Caryota mitis) is a large palm that is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Its large size makes it a popular ornamental plant. The plant can grow up to 20-30 m (66-98 ft) tall and has a trunk that is up to 2 m (8 ft) in diameter. The stems are covered with small oval trichomes. Like other Palm Trees, fishtail palms produce fruits. These are in the form of tiny berries, each containing a single seed.

What is Fishtail palm?

The common names for the plant Caryota mitis include Fishtail palm and Caryota. It is a palm tree that is native to South America.