Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum · Poaceae
No toxicity data — caution advised
Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum) is an ornamental grass that is not listed in the ASPCA database or other official sources. Since no toxicity data exists, caution is advised if your cat ingests it.
Guide for parents
Switch Grass (switchgrass) can cause digestive discomfort if your cat chews or nibbles on it. Cats instinctively tend to chew on grasses, so blocking access completely is hard. A little chewing isn't a big problem, but eating a large amount can trigger vomiting. Offering cat grass separately can reduce your cat's interest in Switch Grass.
Details
- Scientific name
- Panicum virgatum
- Common name
- Switch Grass
- Family
- Poaceae
- Source
- manually_curated
Also known as
Related plants
Same plant family· Poaceae
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