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Carob
Ceratonia siliqua · Fabaceae
How it looks
Carob is an evergreen legume tree with leathery, round dark green leaves that gather along the branches. Small red and green flowers bloom directly on the stems, and long, dark brown seed pods (6-12 in / 15-30 cm) develop. It reaches 16-49 ft (5-15 m) tall.
Carob 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
- Ceratonia siliqua
- Common name
- Carob
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
