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Is Easter Daisy safe for cats?

Townsendia sericea

Easter Daisy is a low-growing, hardy perennial wildflower native to the western United States, known for its early spring blooms. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though large ingestions of any fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Easter DaisySilky TownsendiaTownsendia sericea
Light
Full sun
Habit
Low-growing mat-forming 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 face no documented poisoning risk from Easter Daisy. ASPCA lists Townsendia sericea as non-toxic to cats with no toxic principle on file for the 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.

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 and Non-Toxic Plants List

toxicology · 99% reliability

Open source

Easter Daisy (Townsendia sericea) is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Kew Plants of the World Online: Townsendia sericea

botanical · 95% reliability

Open source

Accepted botanical name and distribution data for Townsendia sericea.

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