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Keep Christmas Candle out of rabbit diets—it is poisonous.

Christmas Candle

Senna alata

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Flowers

Other Names: Christmas Candle, Candle Bush, Emperor's Candlesticks

The Christmas Candle plant is easily recognized by its tall, fern-like leaves and striking gold and yellow flowers. These flowers are grouped in clusters on a single stem, which gives the plant its common name because it looks like a lighted candle. Some people use parts of this plant for medicinal purposes, such as an anti-fungal remedy or a laxative.

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Is Christmas Candle item toxic?

Yes, Christmas Candle is poisonous to your pet. While certain people use this plant for remedies, it can be extremely harmful to small pets, including your rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. If a pet eats this plant, it can upset its sensitive digestive tract and cause nausea, dehydration, and diarrhea. Because small pets are unable to handle these toxins, eating them may have severe and lasting effects.

Should I feed my pet Christmas Candle?

You should not feed Christmas Candle plants to your pet

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