Kalmia polifolia is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is critical. Also known as Swamp Laurel.
This plant is known to be potentially deadly!
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.
Vomiting Diarrhea Weakness Cardiac Failure Death Abdominal Pain Drooling Loss Of Appetite Colic Depression Incoordination Stupor Paralysis Weak Pulse Recumbency Coma Tremors Seizures High Heart Rate Difficulty Breathing
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Kalmia polifolia, previously known as Kalmia glauca and commonly called bog laurel, swamp laurel, or pale laurel, is a perennial evergreen shrub of cold acidic bogs, in the family Ericaceae. It is native to north-eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Hudson Bay southwards.
Also recorded as Bog Kalmia, Bog-Laurel, box laurel, northern bog laurel, pale bog laurel and pale laurel.
More from the Ericaceae family:
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.