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Dangerous
Hellebore (Lenten Rose)
Helleborus orientalis
Safety by Pet
🐶 DogsToxic ✕
🐱 CatsToxic ✕
🐰 RabbitsToxic ✕
🐦 BirdsToxic ✕
Charming cold-hardy rose. Ingestion releases cardiotoxic hellebrin which induces violent salivation, painful stomach contractions, bowel inflammation, and lethargy.
Risk by Plant Part
🍃 Ingestion🤚 Contact
Roots
High RiskLeaves
High RiskSeeds
High RiskSymptoms
Severe droolingabdominal painvomitingdiarrheastupordepression
Emergency Info
Contact the nearest emergency veterinary clinic immediately. Inform them of the plant name and estimated amount ingested.