Shamrock plant (False Shamrock)
Oxalis tetraphylla
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Also known as wood sorrels, false shamrock is a species of flowering plants that can be found throughout most of the world. The leaves look similar to shamrocks or clovers except larger and more triangular, and the flowers are deeply veined, ranging in various colors from white to pink, yellow, and so on.
For Your Pet: False shamrock plants are very bitter, deterring most animals away from eating them. However when ingested, symptoms of oxalis poisoning may include diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, choking, kidney failure, tremors, and can seriously harm cats dogs, rabbits, and other small animals.
Warning: Do not feed your pet false shamrock as it can cause serious illness and possible death.
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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