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Caroba
Jacaranda procera · Bignoniaceae
How it looks
Caroba (Jacaranda) is a striking deciduous tree with very finely divided feather-shaped leaves (twice-pinnate compound leaves) and purple to pale-violet bell- or trumpet-shaped flowers that crowd the branches in spring. It reaches about 16-49 ft (5-15 m) tall and is popular as a street tree.
Caroba 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
- Jacaranda procera
- Common name
- Caroba
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
