Ammi majus

Ammi majus is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Bullwort and False Queen Anne's Lace.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Vomiting Diarrhea Depression Dermatitis Photosensitivity Oral Irritation Drooling Difficulty Swallowing

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Ammi majus, commonly called bishop's flower, false bishop's weed, laceflower, bullwort, etc., is a member of the carrot family Apiaceae. The plant, which has white lace-like flower clusters, has a large distribution through Southern Europe, North Africa and West and Central Asia, though it is hypothesized to be native to the Nile River Valley.

Common Names

  • Bullwort
  • False Queen Anne's Lace

Also recorded as Bishop's Weed, Large Bullwort, Queen Anne's Lace, false bishop's-weed, greater ammi and laceflower.

Facts

Family
Apiaceae
Duration
Annual
Growth habit
Forb/herb
Native to
Desertas, Madeira Island, Porto Santo island, Selvagens, Madeira, Portugal Continental
In the wild
FR, BE, NL, ES, GB, PT + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.