Wild rosemary is a perennial herb that is poisonous to dogs and cats. The toxicity of wild rosemary is caused by the grayanotoxin I, which is found in the plant. Clinical signs of wild rosemary poisoning in dogs and cats include delayed salivation and excitation, vomiting, perspiration, miosis, bradycardia, hypotension, severe tachycardia, conduction disturbances, weakness, ataxia, paralysis, coma, seizures, and death. If your pet ingests this plant, they should see a veterinarian immediately.
What is Wild rosemary?
Wild rosemary (Ledum palustre) is a herbaceous evergreen shrub or small tree in the genus Ledum. It can grow to a height of 1 m (3 ft) and is native throughout Europe. The herb has a round, shrub-like form, with soft dark green to olive green leaflets densely covered in silvery hairs, and fragrant green flowers in the spring.