Taro (Caladium hortulanum)

Also known as: Caladium, Elephant Ears, Pai, Ape, Cape, Via, Via sori, Malanga

Clinical Signs

Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.

Family

Araceae

Scientific Name

Caladium hortulanum

Toxic Principles

Calcium oxalate crystals

Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants list (dogs), scraped 2026-07-14 from https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/dogs-plant-list · view original