Glory Lily

Glory Lily

Gloriosa superba
Dogs: Severe Cats: Severe

Veterinary Emergency

Veterinary emergency. Contains colchicine like Autumn Crocus. Multi-organ failure can be fatal. Immediate vet care needed.

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Plant Information

Flame Lily, Gloriosa, Climbing Lily

Colchicaceae

garden

Highly Toxic — Emergency Risk

Toxicity Details

all parts, tubers

Colchicine

2 to 12 hours

severe

Symptoms to Watch For

  • Vomiting
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • Multi-organ failure
  • Bone marrow suppression

What to Do

Veterinary emergency. Contains colchicine like Autumn Crocus. Multi-organ failure can be fatal. Immediate vet care needed.

Do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet or poison control immediately.

About Glory Lily

Glory Lily tubers are extremely toxic, containing colchicine. This climbing vine has stunning flowers but its tubers can be dug up by dogs with fatal consequences.

Safe Alternatives

These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: