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Sulfur Flower
Eriogonum umbellatum · Polygonaceae
How it looks
Sulfur Flower (Eriogonum) is a plant with small yellow flowers gathered into ball- or umbrella-shaped clusters at the tips of slender stems. The leaves are small, oval, and gray-green with fuzz, clustered at the base. It grows 6–16 in (15–40 cm) tall and is common in wild and rock gardens.
Sulfur Flower 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
- Eriogonum umbellatum
- Common name
- Sulfur Flower
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
