Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise

Additional Common Names

Crane Flower, Bird's Tongue Flower

Scientific Name

Strelitzia reginae

Family

Strelitziaceae

Toxicity

Toxic to dogs, cats and horses

Toxic Principles

Gastrointestinal irritants

Clinical Signs

Mild nausea, vomiting, drowsiness; caused mainly by fruit and seeds.

Note

Should not be confused with Caesalpinia or Poinciana gilliesii, which is also known as Bird of Paradise and is more toxic.