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Sudan Grass
Sorghum vulgare var sudanesis · Poaceae
How it looks
Sudan Grass is a grain grass with long sword-shaped leaves wrapping around the stem and a large seed head (4–12 in / 10–30 cm across) of small brown-to-reddish seeds densely packed at the branch tips. It grows upright to 3–10 ft (1–3 m) tall.
Sudan Grass 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
- Sorghum vulgare var sudanesis
- Common name
- Sudan Grass
- Family
- Poaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
