The 18 most common poisonous plants around you are careful not to eat them by mistake

Most plants are said to be poisonous, but only cause skin sensitivity, or tongue numbness after accidental eating, only a few will make people sick and die.

However, some plants can be poisoned at the first entrance, so you can't be careful. And here are the more common poisonous plants.

1. Grate hemp

Speaking of poison, the most poisonous and best-known poisonous plant is grate. Grate is a tropical plant, so it is annual in the cold zone, grows very fast, can grow to more than 1.5 meters in a few weeks, and has large leaves, so it is very popular in the park.

The branches and leaves of grate are not poisonous, but the seeds are poisonous. Seeds contain grate toxin, which is a famous toxin. In detective novels and movies, this toxin is too numerous to mention.

It is said that only five seeds can kill an adult. (but animals are more tolerant of grits than humans. It takes eleven seeds to kill a dog and eighty seeds to kill a duck. )

2. Aconite flower (aconite grass)

Because the flower looks like a monk's hat, people in ancient times painted its juice on the arrow to make a poison arrow.

The whole plant of aconite is toxic, and its leaves and flowers are poisonous. Gloves must be worn when pruning. Some people put their fingers on it and put it at the entrance, so they were poisoned to death.

In the past, it even used its roots as medicine to poison animals such as mice. So never plant in a family with children or pets, let alone cut flowers.

Seek medical attention immediately after poisoning. An hour's delay can be fatal. Symptoms include vomiting, mouth and face paralysis, body and skin asphyxiation, abdominal fever, convulsions, confusion, etc.

Because there are so many deaths of aconite grass, including a Canadian actor Andre who accidentally ate aconite grass while camping in Newfoundland in 2004 and died on the way to the hospital.

In 2014, Nathan, a British gardener, was also sent to hospital after pruning aconite grass and died of organ failure five days later. In addition, many people use the toxin of aconite as a murder tool.

3. Digitalis

When it comes to toxicity, Digitalis is no less important. Rehmannia glutinosa leaves, flowers, seeds can not be imported, especially leaves, eat too much will kill people.

The initial symptoms of poisoning are irregular heartbeat, slow or accelerated heartbeat, low blood pressure, or even fainting. Other symptoms that may be later include blurred vision, confusion, hallucinations, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, depression, sleepiness and so on.

Digitalis has been used as traditional medicine in the East and West for a long time, but its dosage and usage have certain specifications. Recently, some people mistakenly believe that Digitalis can reduce appetite and be used to lose weight. as a result, many people are poisoned as a result.

4. Belladonna

Belladonna is also known to be highly poisonous, and this purple-flowered plant often appears in the lawn. Almost the whole plant is poisonous, the most toxic part is in the berries, some like ripe cherries, as long as 2-3 is enough to kill a child. 10-20 fatal adults.

Its leaves are also so poisonous that one leaf is enough to kill an adult. In addition, the roots are also highly toxic and must not be imported.

Symptoms of poisoning include redness of the face, dry lips, dilated pupils, rapid pulse, followed by rapid heartbeat, spasms, hallucinations and unbearable pain.

In history, many ancients used this plant for money and murder, and the ancient Romans used it as a toxin on bows and arrows, but because of its psychedelic effect, traditional doctors used it as an anesthetic in ancient times.

In addition, there are also women who take the essential oil of this plant to dilate their pupils to achieve the effect of brighter and charming eyes. See beautiful belladonna flowers in the plants, blooming alone in the flower bed. )

5. Mandala

The mandala, which also belongs to the belladonna family, has beautiful flowers, prickly seeds and is notoriously poisonous.

Branches, leaves and seeds are poisonous, while seeds and flowers are the most poisonous. Some people even say that it is the most poisonous plant, even touching it is dangerous.

Mandala flowers are beautiful, the name is also beautiful, there are white, pink, yellow and so on, large flowers can grow to 18 centimeters, really like an upside down trumpet.

Its toxicity is to cause hallucinations, which refers to the sequelae after touching, which can last for many days and can be fatal if eaten. You should be admitted to hospital for gastric lavage immediately after accidental entrance.

6. Tomato leaves

In fact, the plants of this family of tomatoes belong to belladonna plants and have some toxins. Although tomatoes are delicious, their leaves are poisonous, so they are less likely to cause pests. Tomato leaves can also be used to ward off worms.

In the same family as tomatoes, potatoes also belong to belladonna, and all have similar characteristics. These plants can only eat one part of their plants, and no other parts can be imported.

It seems that potatoes can only eat underground stems, not its flowers or leaves. On the other hand, tomatoes can only eat fruits and leaves cannot be imported. Tobacco can only eat leaves, not any other part.

Some people think that the leaves of sweet potatoes and sweet potatoes are delicious and nutritious, so they think that the leaves of potatoes can also be eaten, that is a big mistake. Because sweet potatoes and potatoes are not of the same family)

In addition, not all belladonna plants are poisonous, and the popular annual morning glory is completely non-toxic, so there's no need to worry.

7. Lupin (Lu Binghua)

Lupins are beautiful perennials, but leaves, pods and seeds are all poisonous.

This plant is wild in many places, but it is actually very beautiful and rough. After planting, it will also increase the nutrients of the soil.

Just be careful, this plant contains an alkaloid that reacts to humans and animals, preventing the absorption of enzymes.

The seeds, pods and tender leaves of the lupin contain more of these alkaloids and should not be imported. In the past, livestock have been poisoned by swallowing in the grass.

8. Golden chain tree

The golden chain tree is very beautiful, but it also contains the same alkaloids. Seed pods like pods must never be imported. It is said that children died after eating 20 seeds.

The golden chain flower tree has seeds wrapped in pods, which contain toxins that affect the heartbeat and the central spirit system. The initial symptoms are excessive excitement, inarticulate speech, cramps, severe coma, and even death.

Similarly, toxins exist in locust trees and locust trees.

9. British yew

The needles and seeds of the British yew are poisonous, but the outer layer of the red berries in the picture is non-toxic (many people eat yew fruit because of differences in varieties). This toxin is highly toxic to livestock, like cattle, sheep and horses. In the past, it used to happen that livestock were lying next to yew trees. I heard that they would get sick two or three hours after taking it.

Human beings are not allowed to enter, and children suffer especially badly. But deer, which often feed on evergreen trees, are completely unaffected.

The poison of yew is called taxine, and its entry into the body can affect the heart and cause irregular heartbeat, so children and families with livestock should be avoided.

10. Oleander

It is also a famous poisonous plant, and the whole tree is poisonous from branches to leaves. But don't touch it. You can only get sick if you eat a lot of it in your mouth.

Oleander plant toxins are mostly in the sap of stems and leaves, and swallowing too much will cause damage to digestion, heartbeat and central nervous system.

General symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, blood in stool, rapid heartbeat, followed by slower heartbeat, spasms, and finally coma.

It is especially unsuitable for small animals such as cats and dogs. General livestock (cattle, sheep, horses, etc.) are also easily poisoned. But birds and rats are immune to the toxin.

11. Lily

Although lilies are not poisonous, their leaves are poisonous, especially the leaves of Easter lilies with white flowers. It is said that a cat ate a leaf and was poisoned to death.

Lilies can be used as medicine, but they are lily bulbs, not lilies. The fact is that most parts of lilies are slightly toxic, including stems, flowers, seeds, and even pollen. Lilies have a lot of pollen and are often stained with clothes, so be careful.

Pet cats should be more careful. According to veterinarian statistics, the first deadly plant of pet cats is lilies. So when sending flowers to friends, don't give them to families with cats.

12. Daffodils, hyacinths

The bulbs of daffodils and hyacinths are so poisonous that they don't even touch squirrels. When you want to plant this kind of bulb, you'd better wear gloves, otherwise the skin itches. The stamens of crocuses that bloom in spring are the source of famous spices, but bulbs are also poisonous.

The branches, leaves and flowers of these plants are very safe, but the bulbs are toxic. There are cases in which pet dogs dig and devour, resulting in discomfort in the mouth and throat.

If you eat too much, your heart will beat faster and it will be difficult to breathe. Then you have to see a veterinarian.

13. Dai Fan Ye

Daifen leaves, which are similar in appearance to evergreen, are one of the easiest plants to grow. Branches and leaves are slightly toxic, and some people feel itchy after touching them.

After children or pets bite, they will feel mouth paralysis, severe swelling, sore throat and other sequelae. Families with children and pets had better not grow them.

The leaves of Daifen leaves are poisonous, and chewing in the mouth can cause skin rash, severe local paralysis, edema, drooling, but rarely fatal.

14. Poinsettia

We all know that poinsettia is toxic, including the sap of leaves and stems. However, compared with some of the poisonous plants mentioned above, the toxicity is mild, and if touched, it will only cause slight discomfort.

If it comes into contact with the skin, it will cause itching and rash, just rinse with soap and water.

Accidentally entering the eyes can cause redness and discomfort in the eyes. You can also rinse with clean water.

The entrance of children or pets can cause abdominal discomfort and can be gargled with water immediately.

If people who are born with allergies may react more strongly, see a doctor immediately.

The toxicity of poinsettia has been reported to be exaggerated. In an experiment at a children's hospital, a 50-pound child had to swallow 450 jin of Christmas leaves and branches to be poisoned.

15. Eat rhubarb

Rhubarb's reddish stem is a good dessert material, for a long time as a dessert filling, very popular, but its leaves can not be imported, or into the eyes, skin wounds and so on.

Symptoms of poisoning include dyspnea, eye pain, fever in lips and throat, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, spasm, coma, etc.

16. Azalea

The whole cuckoo plant is poisonous, mainly stems, leaves and flowers, including rhododendron nectar, which contains a xylophorin toxin that can cause hypotension, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea, severe coma and death in very few cases.

After modern people know that rhododendron nectar is poisonous, they no longer use rhododendron nectar as honey.

As long as you eat the flowers and leaves of rhododendron equivalent to 0.2% of human weight, it is enough to be poisoned.

There are also cases of poisoning in cats, dogs and livestock, which are generally short-term discomfort, and only a few can be fatal.

17. Wisteria

Wisteria seeds, seed pods and leaves are toxic, which can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, vomiting and diarrhea, and difficulty breathing. If a child eats 1-2 seeds, it will be poisoned, but in some places its flowers are used as food, so the flowers are non-toxic.

However, there are no definite cases so far. However, children and pets should be prevented from approaching and touching.

18. Lily of the valley

The beautiful and fragrant lily of the valley is also poisonous, and in ancient times there are many stories of using lily as poison.

The lily of the valley contains more than 30 chemical elements that work together to make people dizzy, nauseous and severely stop the heartbeat.

But don't be afraid of these plants, these are flowers worth planting, as long as you don't put them in your mouth.