The Solomon’s Lily is poisonous for both cats and dogs.
Typical symptoms include difficulty swallowing, drooling, irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, oral irritation and vomiting.
Solomon’s Lily is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Levant and other parts of the Mediterranean Basin. It has a long history in the Middle East as food and traditional medicine. Solomon’s Lily belongs to the family Araceae where popular plants such as Caladium, Philodendron and Anthurium are also included.
The scientific name for this plant is Arum palestinum. Additional name for this plant include Black Calla, Black Calla Lily, Wild Arum and Wild Calla.
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