10 Plants You’d Better Stay Away From

When you’re out in the wild, there’s always the chance of stumbling upon a poisonous plant. While adults will probably just pass by, kids could suffer from their curiosity. Many dangerous plants are grown as decorations and can be found not only in the woods but also in our homes and gardens.

For example, spurge occurs everywhere. It can often be seen even in our houses. A huge number of species belongs to the Euphorbia genus. Teach your children not to touch unfamiliar plants, even if they grow in pots. Why is it dangerous? The sap leaves blisters, later joined by indisposition, swellings, and fever.

TIMESTAMPS:
Cowbane or Water Hemlock 0:36
Elder 1:10
Oleander 1:50
Aconite or Wolf’s Bane 2:28
Jimsonweed 3:02
Hogweed 3:44
Spurge 4:13
Rhubarb 4:47
Belladonna 5:19
Castor Bean 5:57

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SUMMARY:
– Cowbane smells like carrots, but don’t let yourselves be misled: it’s one of the most toxic plants on Earth.
– If you as much as touch an elder, you’d better wash your hands. Ripe black elderberries, however, are completely safe and are used to make beverages and pies.
– According to a legend, Napoleon’s soldiers once started a fire using oleander branches and roasted meat on it. In the morning, some of them didn’t wake up.
– Even bees can poison themselves if they collect aconite pollen. Keep in mind that this plant is VERY toxic. It causes cardiac arrhythmia, numbness, darkened vision.
– Jimsonweed resembles potatoes or tomatoes, which is not surprising because it’s their close relative. The plant contains alkaloids that cause palpitations, disorientation, and delirium.
– If some hogweed sap gets on your hand, wash it and protect it from sunlight for about two days.
– In many countries, rhubarb is used to make pies, salads, and sauces. But the leaves and root of this plant are not to be eaten because they contain a huge amount of oxalic acid.
– Belladonna looks like a bush with black berries and pinkish flowers. It contains atropine, an alkaloid causing pupil dilation.
– Castor beans are used to make castor oil. But it contains extremely toxic compounds: ricin and ricinine. The seeds are particularly deadly: eating only 4-7 of them will lead to death.

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