Silk vine (Periploca graeca) is one of the most common plants commonly found in gardens. It grows as a vine and bears small greenish white flowers. It can cause vomiting, diarrhea, bradycardia, arrhythmias, collapse, and eventually death in dogs and cats. If you think your pet has ingested silk vine, please contact your veterinarian immediately.
What is Silk vine?
Silk vine (Periploca graeca) is a flowering plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the southeastern parts of Europe and Asia. The plant can grow up to 80 cm (31 in) in height. The flowers are pink in color and borne in pendent umbels.