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Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus · Tropaeolaceae
How it looks
Nasturtium is a herb with round shield- or lily-pad-shaped leaves and five-petaled trumpet- or funnel-shaped flowers at the branch tips. Yellow, orange, and red are common, and there is a slender spur behind the flower. It reaches about 12-20 in (30-50 cm) tall and grows creeping sideways.
Nasturtium 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
- Tropaeolum majus
- Common name
- Nasturtium
- Family
- Tropaeolaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
