Dogs
UncertainIdentity or evidence quality is not strong enough for a firm answer.
Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.
Sources
dog safety reference
Is Dichelostemma safe for dogs?
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
What this means for your dog
Dogs can share a yard with Dichelostemma safely. ASPCA classifies it as non-toxic to dogs — and to cats and horses — with no documented toxic principle for the corms, foliage, or flowers.
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.
Dogs — concern notes
Common signs
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Escalation note
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Source evidence
ASPCA Toxic Plant List
toxicology · 99% reliability
Dichelostemma is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Plants of the World Online (Kew)
botanical · 95% reliability
Taxonomic record for the genus Dichelostemma.
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