Tiger Lily
Lilium tigrinum · Liliaceae
How it looks
The Tiger Lily is an orange lily that hangs downward rather than facing up, with petals that curl strongly backward. The inner petals carry dark black spots like a tiger's markings. A distinctive feature is the dark-brown bulbils that form in the leaf axils.
Deadly — kidney failure
Tiger Lily (Tiger Lily) is a true lily (Lilium) and causes kidney failure in cats. Every part — petals, pollen, and leaves — is deadly, and even vase water is dangerous.
Guide for parents
Tiger Lily (tiger lily) belongs to the true lily genus (Lilium), a deadly plant that causes kidney failure in cats. Not only the petals, pollen, and leaves but also the vase water are dangerous. Don't keep it indoors, and if it's in the garden, keep it completely separate from your cat's paths. If you suspect ingestion, head to a 24-hour animal hospital right away even if there are no symptoms. Once kidney damage has begun, it's too late.
If ingested
Contact your nearest vet immediately
- Onset
- 6–24 hours after ingestion (symptoms may be delayed)
- Symptoms
- Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy
- Action
- Go to a 24-hour animal hospital immediately. Don't wait, even if there are no symptoms.
Details
- Scientific name
- Lilium tigrinum
- Common name
- Tiger Lily
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Toxic parts
- All parts
- Compounds
- Unknown (presumed steroidal saponins)
- Source
- ASPCA
Related plants
Same plant family· Liliaceae
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