Banana Squash

Buttercup Squash

Cucurbita maxima

Buttercup squash is a popular winter squash variety known for its sweet, nutty flavor and dense, orange flesh. It is considered safe for pets, though large ingestions of raw plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Butternut Squash

Cucurbita moschata

Butternut squash is a popular edible winter squash that is considered safe for pets to consume in moderation. While non-toxic, large quantities of raw or fibrous material may cause mild digestive discomfort.

Fig Leaf Gourd

Cucurbita ficifolia

The Fig Leaf Gourd is a fast-growing, vining plant often cultivated for its edible fruit and seeds. It is considered non-toxic to household pets, though large ingestions of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Bullbrier

Smilax rotundifolia

Bullbrier is a hardy, woody vine native to North America, often recognized by its prickly stems and rounded leaves. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.

Bur Gourd

Cucumis anguria

Bur Gourd is a vining plant in the cucumber family known for its small, spiky, edible fruits. It is generally considered safe for household pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.

Casaba Melon

Cucumis melo

Casaba melon is a variety of muskmelon known for its sweet, pale flesh and thick, wrinkled rind. While the plant is considered non-toxic, ingestion of large amounts of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Cat Brier

Smilax glabra

Cat Brier is a hardy, woody vine known for its tough stems and foliage. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.

American Chestnut

Castanea dentata

The American Chestnut is a deciduous tree known for its historical significance and edible nuts. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Apple

Malus sylvestris

The apple tree is a deciduous fruit-bearing plant known for its edible fruit, though the seeds and foliage contain cyanogenic glycosides that can be harmful if ingested in large quantities. While the fruit flesh is generally safe, the plant parts containing amygdalin pose a risk to pets.

Apricot

Prunus armeniaca

The apricot tree is a fruit-bearing species in the rose family. While the fruit flesh is generally considered safe, the stems, leaves, and seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides that can be harmful if ingested.

Barbados Pride

Poinciana gilliesii

Barbados Pride is a flowering shrub known for its striking yellow flowers and long red stamens. It contains compounds that can cause gastrointestinal distress if ingested by pets.