Lavendula angustifolia

Lavendula angustifolia is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is moderate. Also known as Common Lavender.

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

Nausea Vomiting Loss Of Appetite

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Lavandula angustifolia, formerly L. officinalis, is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean basin. Its common names include lavender, true lavender and English lavender ; also garden lavender, common lavender and narrow-leaved lavender.

Common Names

  • Common Lavender

Also recorded as English Lavendar, English lavender, Garden Lavender and Lavender.

Facts

Family
Lamiaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub
In the wild
FR, ES, GB, BE, SE, DE + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.