What is the common name for Zantedeschia aethiopica?
Zantedeschia aethiopica, commonly known as calla lily and arum lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to southern Africa in Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini. Zantedeschias are bold and exotic-looking. Hardy types (arum lilies) have large, elegant white flowers that stand on tall stems above lush, glossy leaves. Tender types (calla lilies) are smaller, but their flowers come in a wide choice of vibrant tropical colours.
Is Zantedeschia aethiopica poisonous?
All parts of the plant are poisonous including the yellow spike and surrounding white spathe. If eaten, symptoms can include swelling of the tongue and throat, stomach pain, vomiting and severe diarrhoea. Severe swelling or gastric irritation may become life threatening. All parts of the lily plant are toxic to cats if ingested, and consuming small amounts can result in severe poisoning. The best way to prevent your cat from being poisoned is simply to not have lilies in your home or garden.All parts of the plant are poisonous to humans and pets. Eating or chewing it can cause burning or irritation of the mouth, lips, and tongue.The mechanism and toxic chemical that cause the poisoning are unknown, but all parts of a Lily plant are dangerous, including the leaves, flowers, pollen (even in very small amounts) and also the water that the flowers stand in. There are a number of different types of Lilies and all of them can be poisonous.