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Creeping Rubus
Rubus pedatus · Rosaceae
How it looks
Creeping Rubus (Rubus pedatus) is a small plant with serrated, five-lobed palm-shaped leaves and white five-petaled flowers, growing by creeping sideways. In autumn it bears small round red fruit. Height 4-8 in (10-20 cm); a ground cover.
Creeping Rubus 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
- Rubus pedatus
- Common name
- Creeping Rubus
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
