Convallaria majalis

Convallaria majalis is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as European Lily of the Valley, American Lily-Of-The-Valley and Asian Lily-Of-The-Valley.

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 Cardiac Arrhythmias Low Blood Pressure Disorientation Coma Seizures Diarrhea

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Lily-of-the-valley, also written as lily of the valley, is a woodland flowering plant with sweetly scented, pendent, bell-shaped white flowers borne in sprays in spring. It is native to Europe, Western Asia and Northern Asia.

Common Names

  • European Lily of the Valley
  • American Lily-Of-The-Valley
  • Asian Lily-Of-The-Valley

Also recorded as European lily-of-the-valley, Lily of The Valley and May Lily.

Facts

Family
Asparagaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb
Native to
Flanders, Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
In the wild
SE, FR, FI, DE, NO, NL + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.