Globe Thistle
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Safe for cats
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Globe Thistle
Echinops spp. · Asteraceae
How it looks
Globe Thistle is a plant with spiny, deeply lobed leaves and round, ball-shaped blue-to-purple flowers that hang at the branch tips. It grows 2–5 ft (60 cm–1.5 m) tall and is popular in gardens and as a dried flower.
Globe Thistle 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
- Echinops spp.
- Common name
- Globe Thistle
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Source
- ASPCA
