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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

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.

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.

Dogsconcern 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 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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