Beautiful Danger: Beware These 10 Dangerous Plants
Contact with poison ivy can cause an allergic reaction in many people, resulting in itching, redness, and blistering of the skin.
Similar to poison ivy, poison oak can cause a painful rash upon contact.
Contact with poison sumac can cause a severe rash and allergic reaction in some individuals.
The seeds of the castor bean plant contain ricin, a highly toxic compound that can be lethal if ingested.
All parts of the oleander plant are highly toxic if ingested, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and irregular heart rhythm.
While beautiful, foxglove contains digitalis glycosides that can be poisonous if ingested, causing symptoms like nausea, vomiting.
All parts of the deadly nightshade plant are toxic if ingested, causing symptoms such as dilated pupils.
Jimsonweed contains toxic alkaloids that can cause hallucinations, confusion, and even death if ingested.
Considered one of the most toxic plants in North America, water hemlock can be lethal if ingested.
All parts of the angel's trumpet plant contain toxic alkaloids that can cause hallucinations, paralysis, and even death if ingested.