- Additional Common Names:
- Bird of Paradise Flower, Crane Flower
- Scientific Name:
- Strelitzia reginae
- Family:
- Strelitziaceae
- Toxicity:
- Toxic to Horses, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs
- Clinical Signs:
- Mild nausea, vomiting, drowsiness; caused mainly by fruit and seeds. Should not be confused with Caesalpinia or Poinciana gilliesii, which is also known as Bird of Paradise and is more toxic.
If your pet ingested this plant, contact your local veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.*
* A $65 consultation fee may apply.
Should not be confused with Caesalpinia or Poinciana gilliesii, which is also known as Bird of Paradise and is more toxic.