Is Camassia leichtlinii toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists camassia leichtlinii as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic/Non-Toxic Plants database, so pet safety is unconfirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Note that while edible Camassia bulbs were a Native American food, they are easily confused with the deadly poisonous death camas (Toxicoscordion/Zigadenus), so never let pets or people dig and eat wild bulbs.

Not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic/Non-Toxic Plants database, so pet safety is unconfirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Note that while edible Camassia bulbs were a Native American food, they are easily confused with the deadly poisonous death camas (Toxicoscordion/Zigadenus), so never let pets or people dig and eat wild bulbs. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to camassia leichtlinii.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Camassia leichtlinii is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full camassia leichtlinii pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.