10 Common Poisonous Plants And How To Identify Them

Producer: Swati Chaturvedi

Poison Ivy: Identified by three shiny leaflets, causing a red, itchy rash on contact.

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Oleander (Nerium oleander): Tall shrub with vibrant, funnel-shaped flowers; all parts are toxic if ingested

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Castor Bean Plant (Ricinus communis): Large, palmate leaves and spiky fruit; seeds contain deadly ricin.

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Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea): Tall spikes of tubular flowers; contains heart-toxic compounds.

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Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium): Large, trumpet-shaped white or purple flowers; all parts are toxic if ingested.

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Hemlock (Conium maculatum): Tall, hollow stems with small white flowers; contains deadly alkaloids.

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Belladonna (Atropa belladonna): Dark purple, bell-shaped flowers and shiny black berries; highly toxic.

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Nightshade (Solanum spp.): Various species with toxic berries or leaves; may resemble edible tomatoes or potatoes.

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