Plants smell great in our gardens and are a nice sight to look at. They have numerous medicinal properties and can easily calm us down. However, you shouldn’t just smell or cut any plant you find in nature. Just like mushrooms and other stuff, there are poisonous flowers out there just to keep a natural balance.
Some of them are more common than you think. We all know there are poisonous mushrooms, but what about flowers and plants? Did you know that oleander is highly dangerous for humans? Ever heard of bluebells or snowdrops? In this article, we’ll mention just a few of the most poisonous flowers and plants you should avoid like the plague.
Oleander
Yep, oleander – beautiful to look at, but potentially fatal to humans and animals. It possesses a high level of toxins that can cause convulsions and dizziness when ingested. It can even be fatal, so make sure to avoid it. Just admire it from a distance.
Lily of the Valley
This is a very popular flower in gardens and grows in clusters near rivers. The plant has poisonous substances in its stems and leaves that may cause everything from headaches to heart problems if ingested.
Daffodil
Seriously?! Daffodils are highly dangerous if ingested, leading to abdominal pain and vomiting. They might not be as dangerous as oleander, but you should avoid these yellow beauties whenever you spot them.
Hydrangea
People love planting hydrangeas in their gardens without knowing how toxic they are. If ingested, they can cause nausea and vomiting. They are among the most cause of accidental poisonings every year, so we wouldn’t be so quick to plant them in our garden, especially with pets running around.
Tulip
Hey, did you know that tulips are toxic? Their bulbs contain alkaloids that can make people sick if ingested. They aren’t deadly, but still, and make sure your pets stay away.
Desert Rose
Desert Rose is part of the gypsum family of plants and is highly toxic to humans and animals when ingested. The leaves contain toxins that might cause vomiting and diarrhea, which could potentially lead to bigger problems.
Iris
There are over 200 species of this plant, and they’re all highly toxic. All parts of the flower contain alkaloids that are very harmful to people and animals if ingested.
Easter Lily
The Easter Lily is a wonderful plant to look at, but it’s also poisonous. If your pets like to eat flowers from your garden, you should either avoid planting it or plant it at the edge where they can’t reach it. It contains dangerous alkaloids that can cause more than stomach discomfort.
Peace Lily
The peace lily is another toxic plant that can cause a lot of problems if it gets in touch with broken skin or is ingested. Stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting are the most common symptoms of peace lily poisoning.
Hemlock
Hemlock is one of the most positions plants on this list. There have been a few reported deaths by hemlock, with all parts of the plant being toxic. If you have it in your garden, please keep your pets or children away. If you’re planning to plant one, think again.
