Lyonia spp.

Lyonia spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is critical. Also known as Lyonias, Fetterbush Lyonia and He-Huckleberry.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

This plant is known to be potentially deadly!

  • If you're comfortable with the risk, ensure this plant is out of reach of your animal.
  • If you suspect your animal has ingested portions of this plant, immediately consult your veterinarian.
  • If your animal is experiencing any of the associated symptoms, immediately contact your veterinarian's emergency number for further instructions.

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

Vomiting Diarrhea Depression Cardiovascular Collapse Drooling Weakness Coma Low Blood Pressure Death Cardiac Failure

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Lyonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. There are about 39 species native to Asia and North America.

Common Names

  • Lyonias
  • Fetterbush Lyonia
  • He-Huckleberry
  • Coastal Plain Staggerbush
  • Staggerbush
  • Rusty Staggerbush
  • Oval-Leaf Lyonia
  • Pink Turtlehead
  • Catalina Cherry
  • Island Senecio
  • Cup-Seed
  • Texas Woodsorrel
  • Lyon's Pentachaeta
  • Dominican Staggerbush
  • Lyon's Phacelia
  • Proctor's Staggerbush

Also recorded as lyonia and maleberry.

Facts

Family
Ericaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub, Tree
In the wild
US, CN, JP, TW, MX, CU + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.