Withered Snapdragon Toxic?

Updated 2026-03-06| 3 min read| 883 found this helpful

Antirrhinum multiflorum

Antirrhinum multiflorum is classified as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses per existing toxicology data

No adverse toxic reactions are documented for common domestic animals ingesting or contacting this plant

Accidental small exposure to this plant does not require emergency toxicological intervention for most domestic species

FAQ

Is Withered Snapdragon toxic to Humans?

No documented toxic symptoms from casual exposure; mild, transient gastrointestinal upset may occur in extremely rare cases of very large ingestion (Non-toxic)

Is Withered Snapdragon toxic to Cats?

No known toxic symptoms; no adverse effects expected from accidental ingestion or skin contact (Non-toxic)

Is Withered Snapdragon toxic to Dogs?

No known toxic symptoms; no adverse effects expected from accidental ingestion or skin contact (Non-toxic)

Is Withered Snapdragon toxic to Horses?

No known toxic symptoms; no adverse effects expected from accidental ingestion or grazing (Non-toxic)

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Toxicity Details

Humans

Non-toxic

No documented toxic symptoms from casual exposure; mild, transient gastrointestinal upset may occur in extremely rare cases of very large ingestion

Cats

Non-toxic

No known toxic symptoms; no adverse effects expected from accidental ingestion or skin contact

Dogs

Non-toxic

No known toxic symptoms; no adverse effects expected from accidental ingestion or skin contact

Horses

Non-toxic

No known toxic symptoms; no adverse effects expected from accidental ingestion or grazing

Toxicity Snapshot

Toxic PartsNo parts of this plant are documented to be toxic to common domestic animals

Exposure RouteNo toxic exposure routes confirmed; accidental ingestion or skin contact poses no measurable toxic risk

Toxic CompoundsNo toxicologically relevant harmful compounds identified in existing plant testing

First Aid & Prevention

First 30 Minutes

• Rinse mouth thoroughly if large quantities of plant material were ingested
• Monitor for rare mild digestive upset for 1 to 2 hours post-exposure
• No emergency intervention is required unless unusual persistent symptoms appear

Contact Vet Immediately

• Persistent vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy develops after ingestion of very large quantities
• Affected animal has pre-existing severe plant allergies
• Unusual symptoms unlinked to mild digestive irritation occur

Prevention

• No specific prevention required for this non-toxic species
• Keep large quantities of any wild plant out of reach of young children and pets to avoid non-toxic digestive irritation
• Identify garden and household plants correctly to avoid confusing toxic lookalikes with this species

Treatment & Prognosis

• Supportive care for mild gastrointestinal upset if needed
• No specific antidote is required as no toxic effects are documented
• Address any unrelated allergic reactions per standard clinical guidelines

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Professional Toxicology

Scientific NameAntirrhinum multiflorum

AliasesWithered Snapdragon

Toxicity Grade

HumansNon-toxic

CatsNon-toxic

DogsNon-toxic

HorsesNon-toxic

Target Organs

No organs are targeted by toxic effects from this plant

Mechanism of Action

• No toxic mechanism identified, as the plant contains no documented harmful constituents that affect mammalian physiology

Other Species Risk (CliniTox)

Information from CliniTox veterinary text.

Small mammals (rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters): No documented toxic effects; small quantities are considered safe for incidental consumption

Domestic birds: No known toxic effects, with no reported adverse reactions from incidental ingestion

Livestock (cattle, sheep, goats): Non-toxic; no negative health impacts recorded from grazing on this plant

Confusion Risk

The following plants look similar and may be confused:

Common Foxglove Digitalis purpurea

Both produce tall spikes of tubular flowers; foxgloves have wider, bell-shaped flowers and are highly toxic to all mammals due to cardiac glycosides, while Antirrhinum multiflorum has smaller, closed 'snap' shaped flowers and is non-toxic

Yellow Toadflax Linaria vulgaris

Both have similar snapdragon-like flower shapes; yellow toadflax has exclusively bright yellow flowers and contains mild toxic compounds that cause digestive upset, while Antirrhinum multiflorum has multi-colored blooms and is non-toxic

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Related Toxic Plants

Common Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea

Severe toxicity, can cause fatal cardiac arrhythmia in all mammalian species

Common Figwort

Scrophularia nodosa

Moderate toxicity, causes digestive irritation and potential liver irritation in large doses

Purple Toadflax

Linaria purpurea

Low toxicity, causes mild to moderate gastrointestinal upset in pets and livestock

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Data Sources

1. ASPCA Animal Poison Control

This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. If ingestion or poisoning is suspected, seek medical or veterinary attention immediately.

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