Red squill (Drimia maritima) is a marine plant that produces toxins that are known to cause bradycardia, arrhythmias, and hyperkalemia. Red squill has been used in many European and Asian folk remedies. If your dog or cat gets into a marine plant that produces toxins, please contact your veterinarian.
What is Red squill?
The plant commonly known as red squill is Drimia maritima. Red squill grows at sea level and can be found at the coastline, as well as inland in the salt marsh or freshwater marshes. It is an ornamental plant that has pink, purple, and red flowers.