11 species of lethal poisonous plants that we should avoid

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When you step into exploring the wild nature, you will always have a chance to encounter some kind of poisonous plant . While adults will probably walk over it, children are different, they will feel curious and approach.

Therefore, we want to remind you that there are many dangerous plants grown for decoration and can be found not only in the forest but also in your home and garden. Please be wary of them!

We invite you to take a look at 11 lethal poisonous plants that we should avoid!

11. Buttercups

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Scientific name : Ranunculus

Found in : the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere. Usually grows in wet or swampy areas.

There are several species of buttercup and yellow flowers and many of them are very poisonous.

Dangerous by : The yellow flower buttercup contains caustic wax that can leave sores on the skin. When exposed to mucous membranes, it causes coughing and laryngospasm. If the wax gets into the eye, it may cause temporary blindness.

10. Need water - Cowbane or Water Hemlock

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Scientific name: Cicuta virosa

Found in : Europe, Asia and North America. Cowbane or Water Hemlock grows in wet places like marshes and rivers.

Cicuta smells like carrots, don't be fooled by them because it's one of the most exclusive plants in the world. It is not easily distinguishable from other related species. For safety, do not touch similar growing plants in wet places.

Dangerous by : Symptoms of poisoning include nausea, seizures and heart failure. It can even be fatal. Just 100-200 grams of stumps need water to kill a cow.

9. Elder Tree - Elder

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Scientific name : Sambucus

Found in : The temperate region of the hemisphere of North and Australia. The most common types of this genus are red elderberry and black elderberry. All parts of this plant contain toxins that are harmful to the human body.

Simply touch a elderberry, you should wash your hands immediately. However, ripe black elderberry is completely safe, can also be used to make drinks and pies.

Dangerous : Elder plants cause headaches, weakness, abdominal pain and occasionally seizures. That can lead to heart failure or respiratory failure.

8. Oleander - Oleander

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Scientific name : Nerium

Found in : tropical and subtropical regions. Oleander is used in landscape design and is grown around the world for decorative purposes.

Peach bamboo is really a dangerous plant, they attract us because of the beautiful scent and the pink or white flowers.

Dangerous : Peachwood containing glycosides can alter heart rate, cause nausea, headaches, weakness and even death. According to ancient legend, Napoleon soldiers used the branches of oleander to create fire and roast meat on it. The next morning, some of them were unable to wake up anymore.

7. Top Umbrella - Aconite or Wolf's Bane

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Scientific name : Aconitum

Found in : Europe, Asia and North America. Due to the beautiful purple, blue and yellow flowers of the first tree, they are grown for decoration. It was a tall tree and looked eye-catching.

In the ancient world, the first tree was used in poisoned arrows. Even bees can be poisoned if they collect pollen in the early Oranges.

Dangerous by : The FIRST OVERSEAS tree, causing arrhythmia, paralysis, vision loss and death.

6. Poisonous coffee - Jimsonweed

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Scientific name : Datura stramonium

Found in : North and Central America, Europe and Southern Russia.

Poison trees are similar to potatoes or tomatoes, which is not surprising because they are close relatives. This is an unrecognizable plant with fruits with prickly venom and black seeds inside. The white flowers of the poisonous plants emit a scent that makes the innocent.

Dangerous by: It contains alkaloids that cause anxiety, disorientation and delirium. In severe cases can lead to coma and death. Magicians of many nations used this plant in their rituals.

5. Parsley - Hogweed

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Scientific name : Heracleum

Found in : In the Eurasian temperate region. Some species grow in the US. This is a giant crop and looks quite impressive, but be careful not to take a photo beside it.

Dangerous by : Some species containing furanocoumarins cause blistering in sunlight. If this wax sticks to your hands, wash and avoid sunlight for about 2 days.

4. Spurge - Spurge

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Scientific name: Euphorbia

Found in : all over the world. It is often found even in our homes.

There are a large number of species belonging to the Great genera. However, they are often very different: some are like cacti, others are like flowers. Ask your child not to touch strange plants, even if they are grown in pots.

Dangerous by : Great foliar wax can cause blistering, accompanied by discomfort, swelling and fever.

3. Rhubarb - Rhubarb

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Scientific name: Rheum rhabarbarum

Found in : Europe, Russia and America.

In many countries, rhubarb is also used to make pies, salads and sauces. Even, some people like to chew on its living trunk.

Dangerous : Not everyone knows that the rhubarb leaves and roots are not edible because they contain large amounts of oxalic acid that can cause throat and eye irritation, kidney stones, nausea, and even pepper. run.

2. Datura - Belladonna

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Scientific name : Atropa belladonna

Found in : North Africa, Europe, Southern Russia, Asia Minor and parts of North America.

Datura looks like a bush with black berries and pink flowers. It contains atropine, an organic substance that contains nitrogen causing dilated pupils. In the Middle Ages, drops of coffee were used to make the eyes look more attractive. Today, coffee drops are also used during eye surgery.

Dangerous by : A mild poisoning leads to palpitations, anxiety, dryness and burning in the mouth. Serious poisoning can result in complete loss of awareness, sometimes causing cramps and death.

1. Castor Bean - Castor Bean

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Scientific name : Ricinus communis

Found in : tropical, subtropical and subtropical regions. With a strange appearance, castor seeds are often grown as ornamental plants. Not surprisingly, castor grain is used to make castor oil. Don't worry: heat treatment will kill all the toxins in it.

Dangerous by : Perhaps this is the most dangerous tree. It contains extremely toxic compounds: ricin and ricinine . Particles of castor are particularly dangerous: just 4-7 grains will lead to death. In addition, smaller doses can still cause irreparable health damage because ricin destroys body tissues.

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