Is Gloriosa lily poisonous to dogs or cats?

Gloriosa lily

  • Scientific Name: Gloriosa superba
  • Also Known As: Gloriosa lily, glory lily, climbing lily
  • Is It Toxic? Yes
  • Toxins: Gloriosine and colchicine, both antimitotic; 3 mg/g tuber, 7-11 mg colchicine is fatal to adult humans
  • Symptoms: Within 2-12 hours: abdominal pain, profuse vomiting, diarrhea, dysphagia, oliguria or anuria; fatal hypovolemic shock; if lower dose, bone marrow depression in 4-5 days; alopecia at 12 days; respiratory failure
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Gloriosa lily (Gloriosa superba) is a perennial herb in the family Araceae, native to the Mediterranean and African regions. It is commonly used in dried or fresh pieces, and it tastes pleasantly of garlic and anise.

What is Gloriosa lily?

The name of Gloriosa superba is derived from the Greek, which means “glorious lily.” The species, also known as the glory lily, sun lily, glory lily, gladiolus, and the sunflowers, is a species in the family Colchicaceae of which it is the sole representative. The plant is a perennial herb with basal leaf rosettes. It is native to western and central Europe.