Jackson Brier
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Safe for cats
Great as a gift 🌸
Jackson Brier
Smilax smallii · Smilacaceae
How it looks
Jackson Brier (Smilax smallii) is a plant with prickly vine stems bearing narrow, long, glossy oval leaves set alternately. In autumn small round black fruit hangs in clusters. Length 10-16 ft (3-5 m).
This plant 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
- Smilax smallii
- Common name
- Jackson Brier
- Family
- Smilacaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
