1. Buttercups<\/h3>\n
Buttercups tend to grow in damp spots. There are several different species and many of them are poisonous. Buttercups contain caustic sap that can leave blisters on your skin if you come in contact with it. The poisonous sap also provokes coughing. If it gets into your eyes, it can cause temporary blindness.<\/p>\n
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2. Cowbane or Water Hemlock<\/h3>\n
Cowbane, also called Water Hemlock, grows in wet places like on riverbanks. It\u2019s known as one of the most toxic plants on Earth. If you come in contact with it, symptoms can include nausea, seizures and even death.<\/p>\n
3. Elder<\/h3>\n
The most common types of elder are red elder and black elder. While ripe black elderberries are safe to eat, every other part of the plant is toxic. Wash your hands immediately after touching an elder plant. Symptoms include headache, weakness, abdominal pains and occasionally seizures.<\/p>\n
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4. Oleander<\/h3>\n
Oleander is often used in landscaping thanks to its beautiful pink and white flowers. It\u2019s also grown as a houseplant. While pretty, oleander contains cardiac glycosides that have the ability to alter your heart rate and cause nausea, headache, weakness and even death.<\/p>\n
5. Hogweed<\/h3>\n
Hogweed is a giant plant that contains poisonous sap. The sap can cause severe skin and eye irritation, along with painful blistering, permanent scarring and even blindness. If you come into contact with giant hogweed, immediately wash the area with soap and water, and keep the area away from sunlight for 48 hours.<\/p>\n
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6. Rhubarb<\/h3>\n
Rhubarb is often used to make pies, salads and different sauces. What you might not know is that the leaves and the root of the rhubarb plant are toxic. They contain oxalic acid, which can cause burning in the throat and eyes, nausea, diarrhea and even kidney stones.<\/p>\n
7. Castor Bean<\/h3>\n
When castor beans are used to make castor oil, the heat treatment destroys all the toxins. But castor beans on their own are deadly. They contain ricin and ricinine, compounds that destroy body tissues and can lead to death.<\/p>\n
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8. Aconite or Wolf\u2019s Bane<\/h3>\n
Aconite, also called Wolf\u2019s Bane, grows in Europe, Asia and North America. Despite its beautiful blue, purple and yellow flowers, Wolf\u2019s Bane is extremely toxic. The pollen can cause cardiac arrhythmia, numbness and even death.<\/p>\n
9. Spurge<\/h3>\n
Spurge grows in every environment. The plants are very diverse. Some look like cacti while others look like flowers. The sap from spurge plants can leave blisters, which can lead to swelling and fever.<\/p>\n
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Whether or not you\u2019re an outdoorsy type of person, learning about the plants around you can prove extremely important. Whether you\u2019re hiking, camping, having a picnic or playing in the yard with your kids, knowing which plants to stay away from can end up saving your life. Some of the most toxic plants are often… <\/p>\n