Wild Strawberry
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Safe for cats
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Wild Strawberry
Fragaria · Rosaceae
How it looks
Wild Strawberry is a wild herb with toothed, three-lobed leaves and small flowers with five white petals. It bears small red heart-shaped fruits, and its stems creep sideways to form new plants. Height 4-8 in (10-20 cm).
Wild Strawberry 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
- Fragaria
- Common name
- Wild Strawberry
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
