Night-Blooming Jessamine

Night-Blooming Jessamine

Cestrum nocturnum
Dogs: Severe Cats: Severe

Veterinary Emergency

Veterinary emergency. Berries are most commonly ingested. Rush to emergency vet.

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Plant Information

Night Cestrum, Lady of the Night, Queen of the Night

Solanaceae

outdoor

Highly Toxic — Emergency Risk

Toxicity Details

all parts, berries

Solanine-type glycoalkaloids and saponins

1 to 4 hours

severe

Symptoms to Watch For

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Hallucinations
  • Seizures
  • Respiratory failure

What to Do

Veterinary emergency. Berries are most commonly ingested. Rush to emergency vet.

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

About Night-Blooming Jessamine

Night-Blooming Jessamine is extremely toxic despite its intoxicating nighttime fragrance. The berries are especially dangerous and attractive to curious pets.

Safe Alternatives

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