Alpine Rose Toxic?

Updated 2026-03-06| 3 min read| 4,926 found this helpful
Alpine Rose
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Alpine rose is classified as fully non-toxic for humans and common domestic animals including cats, dogs, and horses

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No adverse health effects are expected from accidental ingestion, skin contact, or other exposure to any part of this plant

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This species may be confused with other non-toxic Rosa or Malva species, posing no extra toxic risk even if misidentified

FAQ

Is Alpine Rose toxic to Humans?

No known adverse symptoms from exposure or ingestion; rare individual allergic reactions are possible (Non-toxic)

Is Alpine Rose toxic to Cats?

No known adverse symptoms from exposure or ingestion (Non-toxic)

Is Alpine Rose toxic to Dogs?

No known adverse symptoms from exposure or ingestion (Non-toxic)

Is Alpine Rose toxic to Horses?

No known adverse symptoms from exposure or ingestion (Non-toxic)

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Toxicity Details

Humans
Non-toxic

No known adverse symptoms from exposure or ingestion; rare individual allergic reactions are possible

Cats
Non-toxic

No known adverse symptoms from exposure or ingestion

Dogs
Non-toxic

No known adverse symptoms from exposure or ingestion

Horses
Non-toxic

No known adverse symptoms from exposure or ingestion

Toxicity Snapshot

Toxic PartsAll plant parts are non-toxic; no toxic plant components have been identified
Exposure RouteOral ingestion, skin contact, pollen inhalation; none of these exposure routes pose toxic risks
Toxic CompoundsNo toxic active compounds have been identified in this species

First Aid & Prevention

First 30 Minutes

  • • Rinse mouth with clean water if large quantities of plant material are ingested to reduce mild non-toxic GI discomfort
  • • Wash contacted skin with soap and water if mild irritation from pollen or plant sap occurs
  • • Monitor for rare individual allergic reactions for 1 to 2 hours post-exposure

Contact Vet Immediately

  • • If your pet displays persistent unusual symptoms after ingestion that do not resolve within 2 hours
  • • If you cannot confirm the ingested plant is Rosa pendulina and suspect it may be a toxic lookalike

Prevention

  • • No specific prevention measures are required for this non-toxic plant
  • • Confirm wild plant identification before allowing pets or livestock to graze to avoid toxic lookalike exposure

Treatment & Prognosis

  • • No targeted medical treatment is required for exposure to this non-toxic species
  • • Treat rare individual allergic reactions with antihistamines per medical or veterinary guidance
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Professional Toxicology

Scientific NameRosa pendulina L. (synonym: Rosa alpina L.)
AliasesMountain rose、Alpine hedge rose、Hanging-fruit wild rose
Toxicity Grade
HumansNon-toxic
CatsNon-toxic
DogsNon-toxic
HorsesNon-toxic
Target Organs
No organ systems are at risk of damage from exposure to this species
Mechanism of Action

• No toxic physiological mechanism has been identified, as the plant contains no harmful compounds for humans or common domestic animals

Other Species Risk (CliniTox)

Information from CliniTox veterinary text.

Cattle: No known toxic risk; can be safely grazed in areas where this plant grows
Sheep: No known toxic risk; no adverse effects reported from ingestion
Goats: No known toxic risk; plant material is safely digestible for goats
Confusion Risk

The following plants look similar and may be confused:

Other wild rose species Rosa spp.
Visually similar in flower and leaf morphology; all common Rosa species are non-toxic, so misidentification poses no toxic risk
Mallow species Malva spp.
Similar rounded leaf shape to young alpine rose plants; all common Malva species are non-toxic, so misidentification poses no toxic risk
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Data Sources

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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