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Bride's Bonnet
Clintonia uniflora · Liliaceae
How it looks
Bride's Bonnet (Clintonia) is a small herb with 2-5 glossy, large, oval, deep-green leaves growing from the base. In spring a single white six-petaled star-shaped flower appears at the tip of a slender stalk. It reaches about 6-12 in (15-30 cm) tall.
Bride's Bonnet 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 uniflora
- Common name
- Bride's Bonnet
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
