Species guide
Sago palm
Toxic if eatenCycas revoluta
What does Sago palm look like?
A palm-like rosette of stiff, spiky, dark-green fronds growing from a shaggy trunk. It's not a true palm but a cycad.
Is Sago palm dangerous?
Highly toxic if eaten — the seeds especially. It causes liver failure in dogs and is often fatal even with treatment.
What should I do about Sago palm?
Keep pets well away from the plant and its seeds, and get emergency veterinary care immediately if a pet eats any part.
Never decide what's safe to eat or touch from a photo or a web page. Identification here is for learning and curiosity only. For anything you might eat, handle or that could harm you or a pet, consult a qualified local expert, and seek medical or veterinary care if exposure has happened.