Hyacinthus spp.

Hyacinthus spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is moderate. Also known as Hyacinth Subfamily, Hyacinth Tribe and Hyacinth.

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 Dermatitis Allergic Reactions Depression Tremors

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Scilloideae is a subfamily of bulbous plants within the family Asparagaceae. Scilloideae is sometimes treated as a separate family Hyacinthaceae, named after the genus Hyacinthus. This subfamily contains many popular spring-flowering garden bulbs, such as hyacinths (Hyacinthus), grape hyacinths (Muscari), Puschkinia, bluebells (Hyacinthoides) and squills (Scilla)

How this plant poisons

Several species (e.g Drimia maritima) produce toxic cardiac glycosides such as scilliroside. In South Africa, for example, Ornithogalum thyrsoides, and several Ledebouria species (Ledebouria cooperi, L. inguinata, L. ovatifolia, L. revoluta), Ornithogalum saundersiae and several members of the tribe Urgineeae are poisonous to livestock.

Common Names

  • Hyacinth Subfamily
  • Hyacinth Tribe
  • Hyacinth
  • Hyacinth
  • Grape Hyacinths
  • Bluebells
  • Blue Dicks
  • Common Water Hyacinth
  • Bluebell
  • Grape Hyacinth Complex
  • Grape Hyacinth
  • Cape Cowslips
  • Spanish Bluebell
  • Common Grape Hyacinth
  • Wild Hyacinths
  • Tassel Hyacinth
  • Hyacinth Orchids
  • Garden Grape-Hyacinth
  • Atlantic Camas
  • White Brodiaea
  • Hybrid Bluebell
  • Striped Squill
  • Mother-In-Law's Tongue
  • Rosy Hyacinth Orchid
  • Pyrenean Squill
  • Slender Hyacinth-Orchid
  • Hyacinth Bean
  • Blue Ladieshand

Facts

Family
Asparagaceae
Source
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