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Is Dichelostemma safe for cats?

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

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 not at toxicity risk from Dichelostemma. ASPCA lists this plant as non-toxic to cats — and to dogs and horses — with no toxic principle on file.

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

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 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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