Most Poisonous Plant in the World

In nature, there are numerous poisonous plants with various effects. We will get to know five of those plants in this article. Have fun and be careful!

1- Flamingo Flower (Anthurium)
Anthuriums are spectacular tropical plants with distinctive colours and shapes. These kind of plants are native to the tropical areas of South America from Mexico to Uruguay. Originally named in Greek, Anthuriums have a lot of names such as Flamingo Flower, Boy Flower, Painted Tongue and Painter’s Palette because of their flamboyant shape and color.
Anthuriums may become harmful, as the plants contain calcium oxalate crystals which may lead to severe mouth pain if eaten. But for being poisoned, you must eat large amounts of anthuriums. Besides, these plants may cause eye and skin irritation if our body parts contact with their sap. These bad influences will cease in time, but additionally cool liquids and pain pills may help you to recover.

Despite their poisonous influences, Anthurium plants symbolize ”hospitality” with their open, heart-shaped flowers. Flamingo/Anthurium

2- Giant Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes Attenboroughii)
Nepenthes Attenboroughii is a insectivorous pitcher plant of genus Nepenthes. This plant was discovered by a British broadcaster and naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, more than 5000 feet above sea level on Mount Victoria in the Philippines. This new discovery was named Nepenthes Attenboroughii in Sir Attenborough’s honour in 2009 and selected as one of the “top 10 new species described in 2009″ by International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University in May 2010.
This plant is so big that it can catch small insects inside and slowly digest its prey in a pool of enzymes and acid. By means of  sticky, downward ribs, its prey never be able to escape.Nepenthes Attenboroughii

 

3- Poison Hemlock (Conium)
Poison Hemlock is a genus of two species of highly poisonous perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the family Apiaceae which is famous because of Socrates. His death occurred because of drinking a mixture which contained poison hemlock. This genus native to Europe (mostly Mediterranean region) and North Africa.
Poison Hemlock contains “coniine” which is a poisonous alkoid that makes hemlock stink rancid. This lethal alkaloid is a neurotoxin that disrupts central nervous system. Coniine is toxic to human and less than 0.2g may cause death by respiratory paralysis as well as by blocking neuromacular junction.Conium

 

4- Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums (or mums) are of the genus approx. 30 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. This widely known plant has variety of colours such as red, rink, yellow, white, orange and purple. It is originally native to Asia and Northeastern Europe but can be grown almost everywhere.
Besides being a plant, Chrysanthemum has also symbolic meanings. For instance, its image used asthe Imperial Seal of Japan and the position of Japan emperor’s called Chrysanthemum Throne. In Chinese art, it is one of the 4 member of Four Gentlemen group, along with orchid, bamboo and plum blossom.
Chrysanthemums can affect some animals like cat and rabbit because of toxic flower heads. It may affect humans too. And if you touch, it may make you itch and puff up and some allergic reactions. Chrysanthemum
 


5- Foxglove (Digitalis)
Foxglove plants are native to western (and south western) Europe, western Asia, northwestern Africa. These plants can grow to 5 feet tall and they can be distinguished with their pink, white and purple flowers and have central stalks with dots.
Its harmful if any part of these plants are eaten. It may cause heart problems after having some symptoms such as cramps, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and pain in the mouth. It is already related with cardiac affairs as being a commercial source of heart drug digitalis. Foxglove