Iris spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Agaves, Orchids, Irises, and Allies, Irises and Irises and Allies.
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Ireland has no animal poison service for owners. Call your veterinarian. An Irish veterinarian can consult the Veterinary Poisons Information Service in the United Kingdom.
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Drooling Vomiting Lethargy Diarrhea
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Iris is a flowering plant genus of 310 accepted species with showy flowers. As well as being the scientific name, iris is also widely used as a common name for all Iris species, as well as some belonging to other closely related genera. A common name for some species is flags, while the plants of the subgenus Scorpiris are widely known as junos, particularly in horticulture. It is a popular garden flower.
Also recorded as Iris, Wild irises and Iris Mantises.
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.