Foxgloves contain heart attack causing hlycosides while poison ivy has oily sap which is worse than most plants who use their vibrant color as signaling systems about their toxicity making ripe fruit look attractive (red purple orange).
So, what do you think a hungry puppy or child will do if they stumble upon these?
Here’s a list of the 10 most poisonous plants you should never grow in your home, garden or near children and pets.
Castor oil Plant
The castor oil plant is a popular annual that I recommend you to avoid since it has poisonous seeds.
Even if the seed contains nutrient-rich castor oil, your kids may put anything they see in their mouths so be sure of what you say and do not let them wander around the garden by themselves!
Lily Of The Valley
The bells of this plant reveal its dark intentions. The deadliest poison on Earth, ricin is a cardiac glycoside that causes uncontrollable heartbeats and can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, seizures or even death if left untreated.
There was a scene in Breaking Bad where consummate villain Walter White uses it to poison another character’s child — by injecting the toxin into some stevia packets he hands over at Saul Goodman’s office!
Lilies
The lilies are beautiful but poisonous, so be sure to keep these flowers out of your cat’s reach. If it does eat the plant, watch for vomiting and take her straight to a veterinarian – they’ll administer blood tests as well as urine samples.
Lily toxin can attack cats’ kidneys if consumed in large quantities; therefore it is best not provide them with any wheat grass or other plants that contain this substance unless you see signs of poisoning such as vomiting first!
Arum
The incidents of toddlers eating members of the arum family are huge. Why is this so? Since Arums put a spike full or gorgeous berries that look too good to resist at late summer, curious little kids can’t wait to try them out.
Unfortunately, they’ll need straight down the hospital because it’s actually poisonous for small children even if eaten in few portions as Cuckoopint -a popular species- which tastes bitter enough not be consumed by most babies and young ones but still dangerous for their health.
Poinsettia
Christmas is supposed to be a happy time of year, but poinsettia plants are highly toxic.
If you ingest this plant’s white sap or leaves after chewing on them due to their sweet taste, then vomiting and excruciating pain may visit your home for weeks following ingestion. So beware!
Oleander
With its vibrant and exciting tones, this plant is deadly. Every couple of years, the media makes headlines with stories about people that use parts from this poisonous plant to make a dinner or salad while on vacation.
The whole thing is toxic whether it’s fresh, or dry roasted over BBQs…
Pothos
Dogs can be hard to poison, as they tend not to eat plants and boast a good sense of smell that helps them detect toxins.
Yet bored dogs might wish for some snacks from your houseplants such as Pothos; the crystals in it cause swelling on their tongues, make swallowing difficult and even lead to seizures.
Take your buddy out first before he has an unfortunate accident with this plant!
Yew
The evergreen with dark leaves has been grown in cemeteries across Europe for a long time.
It is known as the symbol of death, and its berries can be fatal when consumed because they are sugary good eating. The red hull will cause tremors, seizures, and acute heart failure if ingested whole!
Mayapple
Mayapple, a member of the barberry family that originated in Northeastern home gardens, produces fruits which are toxic to both cats and dogs.
Pets who ingest this juicy fruit will experience vomiting and diarrhea – so it’s best if you leave them alone!
Rue
Rue is a plant in the citrus family that can cause severe blisters and burns, so be sure to keep children away from this herb.
It has furanocoumarins compounds which sensitize your skin when exposed with sunlight making it dangerous especially on hot summer days.