The Most Dangerous Plants And Flowers On Earth
They look pretty but they are deadly. Many of them are right in your back yard. They can be dangerous around children or adults. They look pretty, but one touch could mean instant medical problems. Here is the list of the top 10 poisons flowers on Earth:
1.Carnivorous Pitcher Plant-There is over 600 species of this plant. They lure prey into its veins and the slimy secretions do not allow them to escape.
2.Castor-Bean Plants-There beautiful, but they contain ricin, a deadly poison. The ricin is stored inside the seeds, which can easily be removed for safety.
3.Water Hemlock-This plant contains cicutoxin. This toxic poison has the ability to cause seizures and destroy the central nervous system.
4.White Snakeroot-This plant grown wild and animals eat it. People have died by eating an animal that has eaten this. Case in point was Abraham Lincoln-s mother, she ate from a tainted cow and it killed her.
5.Monkshood-These common plants are found in most back yards. They contain aconite. It is advisable to wear gloves when handling these purple wonders.
6.Common Bladderwort-This meat eating plant lured it-s pray inside. There it will drain the liquid out for nourishment. It kills insects and other small creatures by strangulation.
7.Oleander-This plant is commonly used in many gardens. It is one of the most potent in the world. Eating a leaf can cause cardiac arrest.
8. Mala Mujer-This plant can inflict pain more than toxins. It has nasty thorns can be used for barbwire in emergencies. House security at a reasonable price.
9.Angel Trumpet- This beautiful plant actually contains 3 toxins including atropine. It can be completely absorbed through the skin and causes delusions.
10.Venus Fly Trap-Though not dangerous to humans, the fly trap can catch any animal in its path, with its strong snapping leaves.