Cape Poison-onion (Ornithoglossum Viride) is a perennial bulb in the Colchicaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Ornithoglossum viride is a perennial tuberous geophyte native to southwestern Cape Province, South Africa, known for its narrow linear leaves and nodding flowers.