Cats & Dogs
UncertainIdentity or evidence quality is not strong enough for a firm answer.
Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.
Pet safety reference
Sand Verbena
Abronia fragrans
Sand Verbena is a fragrant, drought-tolerant perennial native to the central and western United States, often found in sandy soils. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though large ingestions of any fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive upset.
Abronia fragransSnowball Sand VerbenaSweet Sand Verbena
- Light
- Full sun
- Habit
- Trailing or mounding
- Care
- Low
Safety status
If a pet has chewed or swallowed plant material and is showing symptoms, contact a veterinarian or poison resource immediately. This product is for structured reference, not diagnosis.
Cats — concern notes
Common signs
Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.
Escalation note
Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.
Dogs — concern notes
Common signs
Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.
Escalation note
Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.
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Source evidence
ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List
toxicology · 99% reliability
Sand Verbena is listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs.
Plants of the World Online - Abronia fragrans
botanical · 95% reliability
Accepted scientific name and distribution data for Abronia fragrans.
Same safety verdict
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Uncertain for cats & dogs.
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