Iris spp.

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.

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

Drooling Vomiting Lethargy Diarrhea

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

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.

Common Names

  • Agaves, Orchids, Irises, and Allies
  • Irises
  • Irises and Allies
  • Yellow Iris
  • Section Iris
  • Northern Blue Flag
  • Bearded Iris
  • Douglas Iris
  • Dwarf Crested Iris
  • Blackberry Lily
  • Southern Blue Flag
  • Stinking Iris
  • Western Blue Flag
  • Siberian Iris
  • Oregon Iris
  • Bowltube Iris
  • Cape Tulips
  • Fernald's Iris
  • Dwarf Iris
  • Fortnight Lilies
  • Pilgrim Iris
  • Common Yew
  • Indian Fig Opuntia

Also recorded as Iris, Wild irises and Iris Mantises.

Related plants

More from the Iridaceae family:

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Facts

Family
Iridaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb
In the wild
GB, FR, NL, US, DE, DK + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.