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Blue Bead
Clintonia borealis · Liliaceae
How it looks
Blue Bead (Clintonia) is a perennial with 2–5 large, glossy oval dark green leaves growing from the root. After small yellow star-shaped flowers bloom in spring, vivid blue round berries appear in clusters in autumn, which is its distinctive feature.
This plant is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Clintonia borealis
- Common name
- Blue Bead
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
