Lobelia spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is moderate. Also known as Lobelias, Typical Lobelias and Bellflower Family.
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.
Depression Diarrhea Vomiting Drooling Abdominal Pain Cardiac Arrhythmias
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Lobelia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Campanulaceae comprising 444 species, with a subcosmopolitan distribution primarily in tropical to warm temperate regions of the world, a few species extending into cooler temperate regions. They are known generally as lobelias.
Many members of the genus are considered poisonous, with some containing the toxic principle lobeline. Because of lobeline's similarity to nicotine, the internal use of lobelia may be dangerous to susceptible populations, including children, pregnant women, and individuals with cardiac disease. Excessive use will cause nausea and vomiting. It is not recommended for use by pregnant women and is best administered by a practitioner qualified in its use. It also has a chemical known as lobellicyonycin, which may cause dizziness.
Also recorded as Giant Lobelia and Lobelia.
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.