Speckled Wood Lily — (c) Michael J. Papay, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michael J. Papay
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Speckled Wood Lily

Clintonia umbellulata

Speckled Wood Lily is a woodland perennial known for its clusters of white, speckled flowers and broad, basal leaves. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though large ingestions of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Clintonia umbellulataDogberryWhite Clintonia
Light
Partial shade to full shade
Habit
Clumping perennial
Care
Low

Safety status

Cats & Dogs

Uncertain

Identity or evidence quality is not strong enough for a firm answer.

Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.

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.

Catsconcern notes

Common signs

Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.

Escalation note

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Dogsconcern notes

Common signs

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Escalation note

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Source evidence

ASPCA Toxic Plant List

toxicology · 99% reliability

Open source

The Speckled Wood Lily is listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs.

NC State Extension Plant Toolbox

botanical · 94% reliability

Open source

Clintonia umbellulata is a native perennial herb found in the Appalachian region, characterized by its umbel of white flowers.

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