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Is Moss Campion safe for dogs?

Silene acaulis

Moss Campion is a low-growing, cushion-forming perennial wildflower native to alpine regions. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive upset.

Cushion PinkMoss CampionSilene acaulis
Light
Full sun
Habit
Mat-forming
Care
Low

Safety status

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.

What this means for your dog

Dogs are safe around Moss Campion. The ASPCA lists Silene acaulis as non-toxic to dogs — this low alpine cushion plant carries no documented toxic principle, so a dog mouthing the foliage on a hike or in a rock garden isn't a poisoning concern.

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.

Dogsconcern notes

Common signs

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

Escalation note

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Source evidence

ASPCA Toxic Plant List

toxicology · 99% reliability

Open source

Moss Campion is listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs.

Kew Plants of the World Online

botanical · 95% reliability

Open source

Provides the accepted scientific classification and distribution for Silene acaulis.

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