Zantedeschia aethiopica

Zantedeschia aethiopica is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Calla Lily.

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

Oral Irritation Drooling Vomiting Difficulty Swallowing

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Zantedeschia aethiopica, commonly known as calla lily, arum lily, and death lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to southern Africa in Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini.

Common Names

  • Calla Lily

Also recorded as Altar-Lily, Arum Lily, Arun Lily, Common Arum, Common Arum Lily and Egyption Lily.

Facts

Family
Araceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb
In the wild
ZA, AU, PT, US, NZ, ES + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.