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Poisonous Western Lily: do not feed to rabbits!

Western Lily

Lilium occidentale

Western lily is a rare native flower on the northern California and southern Oregon coast. It is endangered in the wild—and extremely toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and cats. Even a small bite can damage kidneys and cause life-threatening illness. Keep pets away and leave wild plants undisturbed.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Flowers

Other Names: Western red lily, Oregon lily

The western lily is a rare endangered lily native to the west coast, specifically in northern California and southern Oregon. These beautiful flowers grow from an elongated bulb. The six curled petals are a reddish color with spots, and have six green stamens have bright red anthers. These plants are threatened by grazing cattle, farming, automotive transportation, and collecting of the bulbs and flowers.

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Is Western Lily item toxic?

Yes. Like other true lilies, western lily is extremely toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, cats, and other small pets and can cause severe kidney damage.

Should I feed my pet Western Lily?

No. Do not feed any part of western lily to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food. Any lily ingestion is an emergency—contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline immediately.

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