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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

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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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