Meet Cicuta douglasii, better known as Western Water Hemlock. While it’s not particularly scary looking, the United States ...

Numerous plants, while beautiful and useful, harbor deadly toxins posing significant risks. The article highlights ten of the world's most poisonous plants, including Deadly Nightshade, Tobacco ...

Most Dangerous Plant The most poisonous plant in the world is Aconitum. It is also known as Monkshood or Wolf’s Bane. According to National Center for Biotechnology Information, aconite ...

Aptly named Deadly Nightshade, this toxic plant belongs to the same family as tomatoes, potatoes and aubergines. Just 10 berries from this plant can kill an adult human being. One of the world’s most ...

Venom isn’t just a feature of some animals; it’s found across the living world, from plants and fungi to bacteria and viruses, says a new study. Lead author William Hayes, an ecologist at Loma ...

Hemlock One of the most poisonous plants in the UK, hemlock contains toxins that can cause tremors, seizures, and respiratory failure. Dogs can become seriously ill even from small ingestions, so if ...

"Discover the hidden dangers in your garden with some of the most poisonous plants you might unknowingly be growing. From the striking beauty of the Foxglove to the enticing allure of the Oleander ...

This article was originally published with the title “Plants Venomous to the Touch” in SA Supplements Vol. 75 No. 1935supp (February 1913), p. 68 doi:10.1038/scientificamerican02011913-68supp ...

How poisonous can a plant be? That crown is taken by Gympie-Gympie, an unassuming green plant which can “spark suicidal thoughts.” It is covered with tiny hair-like needles full of poison that ...

World’s most poisonous plant has driven people to suicide — like the man who accidentally used the leaves as toilet paper and wound up shooting himself By Alexandra Bellusci ...