Don’t be too alarmed, but your yard may be trying to hurt you.
These weeds may look sweet, but one touch can be bad news.
Here are some of the most dangerous flowering weeds around.
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The plant has delicate blooms that hint at its relation to the lily family.
This pretty plant can cause vomiting, convulsions, and death.
The dark purple, bell-shaped flowers are pretty, but that beauty masks its deadliness.
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However, the College of Agricultural Sciences Oregon State University reports, “All plant parts are mildly poisonous.
Use gloves and/or protective gear when handling the plant.
Instead, call your county’s environmental agency immediately.
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Pokeweed
Pokeweed, which is also known aspoke root and pokeberry, is a confusing plant.
Poke sallet is great, but we’re leaving it to the pros and sticking topoke cake.
American Board of Clinical Chemistry.Jimson weed.
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Colorado State University Guide to Poisonous Plants.Death Camas.
Missouri Botanical Garden.Atropa belladonna - plant finder.
Oregon State College of Agricultural Sciences.Bittersweet nightshade.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.Water hemlock (Cicuta douglasii).
West Virginia University Extension.Giant hogweed.
Mount Sinai Health System.Pokeweed poisoning information.
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Colorado State University Guide to Poisonous Plants.Oleander.
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