10 Plants That Will Kill You

Top 10 Most Dangerous Plants On Earth

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