Begonia spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as Begonias, Bougainvilleas and Wax Begonia.
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.
Kidney Failure Vomiting Drooling
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Begonia is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. The genus contains more than 2,000 different plant species, distributed primarily across tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America, with Africa considered the center of origin. Some species are commonly grown indoors as ornamental houseplants in cooler climates, or cultivated outside in summertime for their bright colorful flowers, which have petals but no sepals.
Also recorded as begonia.
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.