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Stevia
Stevia rebaudiana · Asteraceae
How it looks
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a small plant with narrow, long, serrated oval leaves set opposite one another. Chewing a leaf releases a strong sweetness, and small white flowers cluster at the branch tips. Height 12-32 in (30-80 cm); grown in pots and gardens.
Stevia 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
- Stevia rebaudiana
- Common name
- Stevia
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Source
- ASPCA
