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Loco Weed (Oxytropis spp.)
Oxytropis spp. · Fabaceae
How it looks
Loco Weed (Oxytropis) is a legume with feather-divided gray-green leaves and butterfly-shaped purple, pink, or yellow flowers arranged in spike-like rows. The leaves and stems are covered in soft hairs, and the plant stands 6–16 in (15–40 cm) tall.
Loco Weed (Oxytropis spp.) 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
- Oxytropis spp.
- Common name
- Loco Weed (Oxytropis spp.)
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
