Celastrus scandens is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as American Bittersweet.
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.
Weakness Seizures Vomiting Diarrhea Abdominal Pain
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Celastrus scandens, commonly called American bittersweet, is a species of bittersweet that blooms mostly in June and is commonly found on rich, well-drained soils of woodlands.
Also recorded as Staffvine, Waxwork, climbing bittersweet and shrubby bittersweet.
More from the Celastraceae family:
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.