Imagine a garden where every flowerbed is a trap, and the scent of flowers masks a deadly threat.
That is why it is worth banishing forever the seven plants that will be discussed in this article - an encounter with them can end in tragedy.
Castor oil plant
The castor oil plant resembles a palm tree brought from the jungle: carved leaves, scarlet inflorescences, a powerful stem. Some gardeners are proud of this exotic plant - until they learn that the plant contains poison, and its beauty can be a deadly weapon.
Wolf's Bast
A bush covered with ruby berries seems to some to be the perfect decoration for a shady corner. But just one berry can lead to a "trip" to the intensive care unit. While the fruits of wolfberry kill, the juice of its stems causes burns.
Belladonna
The black berries of belladonna shine like lacquered beads. But it is not for nothing that it is called "witch's herb" it seemed: two fruits are a lethal dose for an adult.
Datura
Datura flowers resemble graceful bells, and their sweet scent envelops the garden in the evenings. But this aroma is toxic: dizziness, nausea, rapid pulse - this is how the body reacts to the smell of datura.
Hogweed
It grows like crazy, covering weeds with shade. But even after working with gloves, a gardener may find red streaks on his hands. The sun turns the hogweed juice into acid, which leaves blisters. Some species cause burns even through clothing.
Oleander
Oleander bushes can bloom very lushly - it is quite possible that neighbors will ask for cuttings. However, they will quickly refuse them when they learn that the plant's toxins penetrate the body even through the smell, and the smoke from a fire with its branches is deadly.
Lily of the valley
It would seem that what could be more harmless than lilies of the valley? Their white bells decorate shady corners, and their aroma is associated with spring. And they also contain glycosides that paralyze the heart.
Author: Elena Shimanovskaya