Citrus limonia

Citrus limonia is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as Lemon and Rangpur.

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

Weak Pulse High Heart Rate Dilated Pupils Dry Mouth Incoordination Diarrhea Vomiting Seizures Coma Depression Dermatitis

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

The lemon is a species of small evergreen tree in the Citrus genus of the flowering plant family Rutaceae. A true lemon is a hybrid of the citron and the bitter orange. Its origins are uncertain, but some evidence suggests lemons originated during the 1st millennium BC in what is now northeastern India. Some other citrus fruits are called lemon.

Common Names

  • Lemon
  • Rangpur

Facts

Family
Rutaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub, Tree
In the wild
BR, US, IT, ES, CO, BJ + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.