Arum Palaestinum is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Palestine Arum.
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.
Oral Irritation Drooling Vomiting Difficulty Swallowing
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Arum palaestinum is a species of flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Arum and the family Araceae. It is also known as black calla, Solomon's lily, priest's hood, noo'ah loof and kardi.
The species is toxic at low doses, and this has traditionally been considered to be due to oxalate salts, but this is not certain. The leaves of the plant contain calcium oxalate and other toxins that can be removed by leaching. The symptoms caused by exposure to the raw plant include mucous membrane irritation, and burning, and consuming larger doses causes nausea, diarrhea, and cramping. Because exposure to skin can cause irritation it is often handled lightly, or with gloves. Eating even a tiny amount raw will cause numbness in the tongue and mouth.
Also recorded as Solomon's lily, black arum and black calla.
More from the Araceae family:
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.