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.