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Mariposa Lily
Calochortus gunnisonii · Liliaceae
How it looks
The Mariposa Lily is a bulb plant whose cup-shaped, six-petaled flowers open wide and upward, borne 1-3 per slender stalk. They come in white, pink, yellow, and purple, with a dark spot on the inside of each petal. It grows 8-24 in (20-60 cm) tall.
Mariposa Lily is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Calochortus gunnisonii
- Common name
- Mariposa Lily
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
Also known as
Related plants
Same plant family· Liliaceae
Other safe flowers
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