If you have a pet, you may be wondering if Paris is poisonous to them. The answer is yes it is. The toxin found in Herb Paris is called steroidal saponins, a type of glycoalkaloid. The whole plant is toxic. If your pet comes into contact with this plant, they may experience vomiting, diarrhea, miosis, and even death. If you think your pet has ingested Herb Paris, please contact your veterinarian immediately.
What is Herb Paris?
Herb Paris is a common name used to describe the European wild parsnip. It used to belong to the Lythraceae, but is now considered to be in the Melanthiaceae (Melaneceae) family. It is an erect evergreen herb having a rhizomatous base. It can be herbaceous-shrubby-creeping or semi-woody. The leaves are oblong to ovate, 2-5 cm long, and 0.5-2 cm wide, with a petiole 1-5 cm long. These are divided into narrow and narrow linear lobes, and have a pungent odor when crushed. The flowers are in dense clusters in inflorescences, and resemble daisies, although