Cats
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
cat safety reference
Is Sand Lily safe for cats?
Leucocrinum montanum
The Sand Lily is a low-growing, perennial wildflower native to the western United States, known for its fragrant, star-shaped white flowers. It is considered non-toxic to household pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Leucocrinum montanumMountain LilySand Lily
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Habit
- Low-growing, stemless perennial
- Care
- Low
Safety status
What this means for your cat
Cats: ASPCA lists Sand Lily as non-toxic to cats. Despite the "lily" common name, this is Leucocrinum montanum — not a true Lilium — so it does not carry the kidney-failure risk that Easter, Tiger, Asiatic, and other true lilies pose to felines.
What to watch for
ASPCA reports no toxic principle, so no specific symptoms are expected. As with any plant, a curious chew can still cause a self-limiting bout of vomiting or soft stool from the plant fiber alone.
Time window
Onset and duration are not documented because the plant is non-toxic. Any incidental GI upset from chewing fibrous material would typically resolve within 12–24 hours.
When to call the vet
Call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea persists past a single episode, if your cat is unusually lethargic, or if you suspect another plant was involved. No urgent threshold is documented for this plant specifically.
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.
Cats — concern 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.
Safer alternatives
No hand-picked alternatives for this plant yet. You can still pick your own using the Compare button on any other plant.
Source evidence
ASPCA Toxic Plant List
toxicology · 99% reliability
Sand Lily is non-toxic to both cats and dogs.
Kew Plants of the World Online
botanical · 95% reliability
Accepted scientific name and distribution data for Leucocrinum montanum.
Questions about Sand Lily
Is Sand Lily toxic to cats?
Sand Lily (Leucocrinum montanum) has no documented toxic principle according to the ASPCA, so it is not considered toxic to cats. However, the classification is currently under curator review, so if your cat has eaten this plant, monitor them and contact your vet if any symptoms develop.
What happens if my cat chews on a Sand Lily?
No specific toxic symptoms are expected because the plant lacks a documented toxic principle. That said, chewing on the fibrous plant material can still cause a self-limiting bout of vomiting or soft stool, which would typically resolve within 12–24 hours.
When should I call the vet if my cat ate a Sand Lily?
Call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea persists past a single episode, if your cat seems unusually lethargic, or if you suspect another plant may have been involved. You can also reach the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 for guidance.
Does the amount of Sand Lily my cat ate matter?
Onset and duration of any reaction are not documented because no toxic principle has been identified. Any GI upset is expected to come from the fibrous plant material itself rather than a toxin, so a small chew is unlikely to cause more than minor, short-lived stomach upset — but larger quantities of any plant fiber can worsen GI irritation.
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