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Is Queen's Cup safe for cats?

Clintonia uniflora

Clintonia uniflora is a perennial wildflower native to western North America, known for its single white, star-shaped flower and glossy, basal leaves. It is generally considered a non-toxic plant, though ingestion of any non-food plant material can cause minor digestive discomfort in pets.

Bluebead LilyBride's BonnetClintonia unifloraQueen's Cup
Light
Partial shade to full shade
Habit
Rhizomatous perennial
Care
Low

Safety status

Cats

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 cat

Cats are safe around Queen's Cup. ASPCA Animal Poison Control lists Clintonia uniflora — under both "Bride's Bonnet" and "Queencup" entries — as non-toxic to cats. This native woodland wildflower carries no documented toxic principle for felines, so a forest-floor sniff or nibble is not a poisoning concern.

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.

Catsconcern notes

Common signs

None specifically documented for this species.

Escalation note

There is no specific veterinary data regarding the toxicity of this plant for cats. While it is not listed as toxic, any large ingestion of plant fiber may cause mild vomiting or diarrhea. Contact your veterinarian if you observe unusual behavior.

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Source evidence

Kew Plants of the World Online

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Open source

Accepted scientific classification and distribution data for Clintonia uniflora.

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