Morning Glory
Ipomoea spp · Convolvulaceae
How it looks
Morning Glory is a fast-growing vine whose funnel- or trumpet-shaped flowers open fresh each morning. Purple, pink, blue, and white are common, and the leaves are heart-shaped. It grows 7-10 ft (2-3 m) tall, twining around fences and posts.
Caution — monitor for GI symptoms
The seeds (most toxic part) and leaves of Morning Glory contain irritating compounds that can cause vomiting if chewed. Most cats recover on their own, but as a caution-level plant it still calls for monitoring.
Guide for parents
An occasional nibble on Morning Glory rarely leads to serious trouble, but its lysergic acid amide (ergine) can irritate the stomach and mucous membranes, causing mild gastrointestinal upset. Make a habit of clearing away fallen leaves and broken stems the same day, and keep the pot somewhere your cat can't reach. If symptoms last more than 12 hours or your cat shows a marked loss of appetite, consult your vet.
If ingested
Contact your nearest vet immediately
- Onset
- 1–4 hours after ingestion
- Symptoms
- Vomiting, hallucinations
- Action
- Consult a vet and monitor. Go in immediately if symptoms worsen.
Details
- Scientific name
- Ipomoea spp
- Common name
- Morning Glory
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Toxic parts
- Seeds (most toxic part), Leaves
- Compounds
- Lysergic acid amide (ergine, Ergine)
- Onset
- 1–4 hours after ingestion
- Symptoms
- Vomiting, hallucinations
- Action
- Consult a vet and monitor. Go in immediately if symptoms worsen.
- Source
- ASPCA
