Though often quite attractive, there are many common plants
and flowers which are often used in gardens and landscaping… which are
poisonous! While some poisonous plants give only relatively mild effects, such
as headaches, others can induce seizures, or even kill you. Serious gardeners
and landscapers are often encouraged to study handbooks of poisonous plants, so
that they can easily recognize them when they see them. Children are especially
at risk for consuming poisonous plants, and should be carefully monitored when
in garden areas containing known poisonous plants.
Wisteria For Sale are one poisonous vining plant, often cultivated for
their beautiful blue-purple blooms, which fall like thick grape clusters.
Eating almost any part of this plant can cause various conditions, ranging from
cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and even vomiting. Anti-nausea pills can help to
mitigate severe symptoms.
Foxglove is another beautiful but poisonous plant. It can
grow up to 3 feet in height, and features drooping, bell-like flowers which can
be either white, purple, or pink. Special, concentrated compounds from this
plant are used in the pharmaceutical industry. Eating parts of this plant can
induce pain in the mouth, nausea, or vomiting. In severe cases of poisoning by
foxglove, one’s stomach may need to be pumped of the plant’s toxins.
Shockingly, hydrangea is also poisonous. Despite being a
popular plant in yards and gardens, this
plant can easily cause stomach ache and nausea… and, unfortunately, in some
case may cause itchy skin, seizures, breakdown in the circulatory system, and
even a coma. Luckily, scientists have developed simple antidotes to hydrangea
poisoning!
Lily of the Valley is another poisonous plant which makes the
list! Sometimes called mayflowers, the small bell-shaped flowers of these
plants are easily distinguished in many gardens. Harmless in small doses, this
plant cam affect your heart rate, and cause pain in the mouth, or
gastro-intestinal discomfort. Poisoning by Lily of the Valley is often treated
by using charcoal to absorb the toxin.
Flamingo Flowers (Anthurium) is also a poisonous plant,
though often used in more southern locations. This plant can cause a burning
and blistering of the hands and mouth, and may also damage your voice. In
severe cases, it may affect the muscles of your throat, affecting your ability
to swallow. These symptoms are typically temporary, and most recommend that
they be treated with pain pills and cool liquids!
Did you know that even mums are slightly poisonous? These
plants, popular around the holidays, are often planted around gardens and
landscaping to keep pesky rabbits at bay. Eating the flower heads can cause
inflammation and mild allergic reactions.
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