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Top 10 Most Dangerous Plants On Earth
- Oleander: Every part of this beautiful plant is poisonous and can cause death if ingested.
- Hemlock: Used to execute Socrates, this plant’s toxins cause respiratory failure.
- Deadly Nightshade: Also known as belladonna, even small amounts can be fatal.
- Castor Bean: The source of ricin, one of the most potent toxins known to humans.
- Water Hemlock: Its toxins cause violent convulsions and death, even in small doses.
- Rosary Pea: Contains abrin, a toxin far more deadly than ricin if the seed is chewed or damaged.
- Angel’s Trumpet: This plant’s flowers contain dangerous alkaloids that can cause hallucinations and death.
- Foxglove: Contains digitalis, used in heart medication, but too much can be fatal.
- Manchineel Tree: Found in the Caribbean, its fruit and sap are so toxic they can cause severe burns and death.
- Monkshood: Also known as wolfsbane, this plant can cause heart failure if ingested.