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Dichelostemma

Dichelostemma species

Dichelostemma is a genus of flowering corms in the asparagus family known for their unique, tubular, cluster-forming blooms. They are considered non-toxic to pets, though their fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.

Dichelostemma speciesFirecracker FlowerSnake Lily
Light
Full sun to partial shade
Habit
Cormous perennial
Care
Low

Safety status

Cats & 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.

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

Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.

Escalation note

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Dogsconcern notes

Common signs

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Escalation note

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Source evidence

ASPCA Toxic Plant List

toxicology · 99% reliability

Open source

Dichelostemma is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Plants of the World Online (Kew)

botanical · 95% reliability

Open source

Taxonomic record for the genus Dichelostemma.

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