10 poisonous plants you should stay away from

Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac They contain urushiol in various parts and can cause a rash upon contact.

Giant Hogweed Giant hogweed produces a blistering sap and can cause blindness if it gets into the eyes.

Daffodils Daffodils contain lycorine in its bulbs. This causes vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain if ingested.

Poison Hemlock All parts of this plant are toxic, affecting the heart, kidneys, and nervous system if ingested.

Castor Bean Castor bean’s seeds contain ricin, causing cell protein production inhibition and potential fatality if consumed.

Manchineel Manchineel is highly toxic, and can cause skin irritation and blistering upon contact.

Oleander Oleander is toxic, affecting heart function and potentially lethal in large doses.

Jimson Weed Its consumption leads to hallucinations, confusion, convulsions, and potentially fatal effects.

White snakeroot The milk that this plant contains is toxic, and can lead to violent vomiting, delirium, severe thirst and ultimately death.

Angel’s Trumpets All parts of the plant contain toxins such as tropane alkaloids scopolamine and atropine, which can result in diarrhoea and paralysis and even death, if ingested.

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