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Is Queen's Cup safe for dogs?

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

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 are safe around Queen's Cup. The ASPCA lists Clintonia uniflora as non-toxic to dogs (catalogued under both Queencup and Bride's Bonnet). A dog that snuffles or tastes this low woodland flower on a hike has no documented toxic principle to worry about.

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.

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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

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The ASPCA lists Clintonia uniflora as non-toxic to dogs.

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Questions about Queen's Cup

Is Queen's Cup safe for dogs?

Queen's Cup (Clintonia uniflora) has an uncertain safety status for dogs — the plant's classification is currently under review and has not been verified by a definitive source. Until its status is confirmed, treat it as potentially problematic and keep dogs away from it.

What happens if a dog eats Queen's Cup?

Specific symptoms for Queen's Cup ingestion in dogs are not documented at this time — the classification is flagged as pending curator verification. As a general precaution, watch for vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy after any ingestion of non-food plant material.

What should I do if my dog ate Queen's Cup?

Because Queen's Cup's toxicity for dogs has not been confirmed, err on the side of caution: call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 right away. Have the plant name (Clintonia uniflora) ready and note how much your dog may have eaten.

Is Queen's Cup the same as any plants known to be toxic to dogs?

Queen's Cup (Clintonia uniflora) is a distinct western North American wildflower and should not be confused with other lily-family plants. Its toxicity classification is currently under review and unverified, so no reliable comparison to known toxic or non-toxic plants can be made at this time.

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