Flower profile

Golden pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Introduced in the lower 48

Golden pothos is a wildflower that USDA PLANTS lists as introduced in the lower 48 states.

2states

1,727HI sightings*

3,677U.S. sightings*

*iNaturalist research-grade observations, as of October 17, 2026.

On our lists for: Hawaii

Quick look

Epipremnum aureum is a species in the arum family Araceae, native to Mo'orea in the Society Islands of French Polynesia.
From Wikipedia's article Epipremnum aureum, CC BY-SA 4.0.

It belongs to the Araceae family. ^iNaturalist
USDA PLANTS describes it as an herb (forb) / a vine with a perennial life cycle. ^{USDA PLANTS}
USDA PLANTS lists it as introduced in the lower 48 states and records it in 2 states. ^{USDA PLANTS}
iNaturalist has 1,727 research-grade sightings of it in Hawaii, ranking #20 among the 105 flowers on our Hawaii list. ^iNaturalist

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When does it bloom?

Not enough flowering records on iNaturalist to chart yet.

Conservation status

Federal (U.S. ESA): Not listed No U.S. Endangered Species Act listing in the USFWS ECOS database. ^{USFWS ECOS}
NatureServe: Unknown We couldn't find this name in NatureServe Explorer. ^NatureServe
Hawaii: Not listed Not on Hawaii threatened and endangered plants (HAR 13-107; the state list follows the federal list), DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife. ^{HAR 13-107}

Checked October 17, 2026. Rankings and lists can change, so follow the links for the latest.

Can you eat it?

For peoplePoisonous to people

NC State Extension lists it as poisonous to humans (severity: medium). Poisonous parts: flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, seeds, stems. Symptoms they list: “Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting (not horses), difficulty swallowing, skin irritation, diarrhea” ^{NC State Extension}

For petsToxic to dogs, cats and horses

ASPCA's entry “Devils Ivy” (Epipremnum aureum) lists it as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Signs include: Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting (not horses), difficulty… ^ASPCA

🌿 Never eat a wild plant unless you're certain of its ID; this isn't medical advice. Worried about a person? Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Worried about a pet? Call your vet.

Where does it grow?

USDA PLANTS records golden pothos in 2 states.

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recorded by USDA PLANTS on our state lists not recorded

See the full list of states

Florida, Hawaii.

Hawaii counties with USDA records: Hawaii, Honolulu, Kauai, Maui.

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Sources

USDA, NRCS. PLANTS Database, profile EPPI.
iNaturalist, Epipremnum aureum: taxonomy, research-grade observation counts and “Flowering” annotations, retrieved October 17, 2026.
Wikipedia, Epipremnum aureum (lead quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0).
Hawaii: Hawaii threatened and endangered plants (HAR 13-107; the state list follows the federal list), DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Hawaii: Hawaii noxious weed list (HAR 4-68).
USFWS, ECOS species database (ESA listing check), October 17, 2026.
Edibility and toxicity: NC State Extension; ASPCA.
Photo: Tyler Bishop via iNaturalist · CC BY 4.0 · resized.