Citrus aurantifolia

Citrus aurantifolia is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Key Lime.

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

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

The Key lime, also known as West Indian lime, Mexican lime, or Egyptian lime is a type of lime. While it is treated as a species in botanical classification, it originated as a natural hybrid between Citrus micrantha and Citrus medica (citron).

Common Names

  • Key Lime

Facts

Family
Rutaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub, Tree
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
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