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.
Sources
dog safety reference
Is Speckled Wood Lily safe for dogs?
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
What this means for your dog
Dogs: ASPCA lists Speckled Wood Lily as non-toxic to dogs. This is a Clintonia, an Appalachian woodland wildflower — not a true lily — so the precautions you'd apply to dogs around Easter or daylily bulbs don't apply here.
What to watch for
ASPCA reports no toxic principle, so no symptoms are expected from this plant. A dog that grazed leaves or berries may have a transient stomach upset purely from plant fiber, but the plant itself is not associated with toxicity.
Time window
Onset and duration are not documented because the plant is non-toxic. Any incidental GI upset would typically resolve within 24 hours.
When to call the vet
Call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea continues past one episode, if your dog ate a large quantity of berries (which can be a choking or obstruction risk regardless of toxicity), or if you can't confirm the plant identification.
Sources: ASPCA.
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.
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.
Safer alternatives
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Source evidence
ASPCA Toxic Plant List
toxicology · 99% reliability
The Speckled Wood Lily is listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs.
NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
botanical · 94% reliability
Clintonia umbellulata is a native perennial herb found in the Appalachian region, characterized by its umbel of white flowers.
Questions about Speckled Wood Lily
Is Speckled Wood Lily toxic to dogs?
Speckled Wood Lily (Clintonia umbellulata) is classified as non-toxic to dogs — the ASPCA reports no known toxic principle in this plant. That said, the classification is currently under review pending curator verification, so monitor your dog if they've eaten any part of it.
What happens if my dog eats Speckled Wood Lily leaves or berries?
No symptoms are expected from this plant. A dog that grazes on leaves or berries may experience transient stomach upset purely from ingesting fibrous plant material, but the plant itself is not associated with toxicity. Any mild GI upset would typically resolve within 24 hours.
Should I call the vet if my dog ate Speckled Wood Lily?
Call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea continues past one episode, if your dog ate a large quantity of berries (which can pose a choking or obstruction risk regardless of toxicity), or if you can't confirm the plant identification. You can also reach the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
Which part of Speckled Wood Lily is most concerning if eaten by a dog?
The berries are the part most worth watching — not because they contain a known toxin, but because eating a large quantity can create a choking or intestinal obstruction risk from bulk alone. Leaves are fibrous but not documented to cause harm beyond possible minor stomach upset.
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