Chenopodium botrys

Chenopodium botrys is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is critical. Also known as Jerusalem Oak and Low Goosefoot.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

This plant is known to be potentially deadly!

  • If you're comfortable with the risk, ensure this plant is out of reach of your animal.
  • If you suspect your animal has ingested portions of this plant, immediately consult your veterinarian.
  • If your animal is experiencing any of the associated symptoms, immediately contact your veterinarian's emergency number for further instructions.

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 Loss Of Appetite Depression Respiratory Failure Difficulty Breathing Death

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Dysphania botrys, the Jerusalem oak goosefoot, sticky goosefoot or feathered geranium, is a flowering plant in the genus Dysphania. It is native to the Mediterranean region.

Common Names

  • Jerusalem Oak
  • Low Goosefoot

Also recorded as Jerusalem oak goosefoot, Jerusalem-oak, Sticky Goosefoot and feather-geranium.

Facts

Family
Amaranthaceae
Duration
Annual
Growth habit
Forb/herb
In the wild
FR, US, NL, ES, DE, PT + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.