Here are ten plants that can be deadly if ingested or handled improperly
- Castor Bean Plant (Ricinus communis) – Contains ricin, a highly toxic protein.
- Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna) – Contains tropane alkaloids, which are extremely toxic.
- Oleander (Nerium oleander) – Contains cardiac glycosides, which can cause heart failure.
- Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) – Contains digitalis glycosides, which affect the heart.
- White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima) – Contains tremetol, which can cause milk sickness in humans.
- Water Hemlock (Cicuta spp.) – Contains cicutoxin, which affects the nervous system.
- Monkshood (Aconitum spp.) – Contains aconitine, which is highly toxic to the heart and nervous system.
- Rosary Pea (Abrus precatorius) – Contains abrin, a highly toxic protein.
- Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia spp.) – Contains tropane alkaloids, which can cause hallucinations and paralysis.
- Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata) – Contains taxine alkaloids, which are cardiotoxic.
These plants should be handled with extreme caution and never ingested unless under the guidance of a qualified professional.
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