Corn Lily
Veterinary Emergency
Veterinary emergency. Veratrum alkaloids affect the heart and nervous system. Immediate vet care required.
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Plant Information
False Hellebore, Indian Poke, Skunk Cabbage
Melanthiaceae
wild
Highly Toxic — Emergency Risk
Toxicity Details
all parts, roots, young shoots
Steroidal alkaloids (jervine, cyclopamine, veratridine)
30 minutes to 2 hours
severe
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Hypotension
- Seizures
- Death
What to Do
Veterinary emergency. Veratrum alkaloids affect the heart and nervous system. Immediate vet care required.
Do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet or poison control immediately.
About Corn Lily
Corn Lily (Veratrum) is a wild plant often confused with edible skunk cabbage or wild leek. All parts are highly toxic, especially the roots and young shoots in spring. It grows in moist mountain meadows.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: