Iris spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Agaves, Orchids, Irises, and Allies, Irises and Irises and Allies.
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.
Drooling Vomiting Lethargy Diarrhea
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Iris is a flowering plant genus of 310 accepted species with showy flowers. As well as being the scientific name, iris is also widely used as a common name for all Iris species, as well as some belonging to other closely related genera. A common name for some species is flags, while the plants of the subgenus Scorpiris are widely known as junos, particularly in horticulture. It is a popular garden flower.
Also recorded as Iris, Wild irises and Iris Mantises.
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.