Clematis
Clematis
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Flowers
Clematis, or Leather Flower, are vine-like plants with beautiful "flat" flowers with large centers and delicate petals. The flowers are usually in shades of blues, purples, reds, and pinks. Most Clematis are grown as a decorative piece for fences, arches, and mailbox posts.
For Your Pet: As beautiful as Clematis are, they can cause severe illness if ingested. Clematis contains glycosides, which can cause excessive drooling, and diarrhea.
Warning: Keep your pet away from Clematis as it may cause serious illness.
Resources: If you believe that your pet has been poisoned immediately call your vet or one of the animal poison control hotlines on this list.
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