Nature 1

Nature is defined as the natural earth and the things on it. The trees, forests, birds and animals are all part of nature. Now since you know the basics of nature, lets go deeper into the topic.

Lets start off this subheading with the topic- 7 Of The World’s Deadliest Plants- And as said, here are the 7 most deadliest plants.

  • Water Hemlock ( Cicuta Maculata )
  • Deadly Night Shade ( Atropa Belladonna )
  • White Snakeroot ( Ageratina Altissima )
  • Castor Bean ( Ricinus Communis )
  • Rosary Pea ( Abrus Precatorius )
  • Oleander ( Nerium Oleander )
  • Tobbaco ( Nicotiana Tabacum )

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Now we move on to: WHY THESE PLANTS ARE HIGHLY POISONOUS AND ABOUT THEM

WATER HEMLOCK                           

Why the Water Hemlock is highly poisonous: Ethobotanist H.D Harrington once wrote that The Water Hemlock “has gained it’s reputation  as being the most poisonous plant in the North Temperate Zone.” It’s toxin, called Cicutoxin, can cause delirium, nausea, convulsions, abdominal pain, seizures, and vomiting within 60 minutes on ingestion – frequently leading to DEATH.

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DEADLY NIGHTSHADE                         

Why the Deadly Nightshade is highly poisonous: Deadly Nightshade is one of the most toxic plant in the Eastern Hemisphere. While roots are the most deadly part, the poisonous Alkaloids run through the entirety of the plant, Scopolamine and Hyoscyamime are among these toxins, both of which cause Delirium and Hallucinations.

Fun Fact: Deadly Nightshade berries pose the greatest danger to children, as they are attractive and are deceptively sweet at first bite. Yet just 2 berries can kill a child who eats them, and it only takes only 10 or 20 to kill an adult.

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WHITE SNAKEROOT                   

Leaves and stems of White Snakeroot plants contain tremetol, which is extremely poisonous. The plant is  unplatable to animals, but they will consume it if other forage is scarce. Lactating animals excrete the toxin in their milk which can pass to humans drinking the milk.

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CASTOR BEAN  ( DEEP PURPLE )               

Ricin Isa poison found naturally in Castor Beans. A nomalicious exposure night occur if a Castor Bean is chewed and swallowed. Mastication releases ricin and causes injury. Ricin is a natural product that is created from waste material when processing Castor Beans.

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ROSARY PEA

How Rosary Peas actually kill You: If indigested, and the seed covering is broken, Rosary Pea seeds cause severe nausea and vomiting, which eventually leads to Dehydration, and ends with the kidneys, liver and spleen shutting down! Death usually follows within three to four days.

Fun Fact: Rosary Peas are found throughout central and Southern Florida, including Marion, Lake Palm Beach, and Manatee Counties. All together, Rosary Peas have been collected from 27 counties throughout Florida. Undisturbed pinelands and Hammocks are often invaded by Rosary Peas.

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OLEANDER                       

Unlike some toxic plants, the Oleander is poisonous to most animals as well as humans. A SINGLE ingested Oleander leaf can KILL a child! Ingestion of Oleander results in diarrhea, vomiting, intense stomach pain, drowsiness, dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, and often, DEATH.

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TOBACCO                         

Tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum, is an herbaceous annual or perennial plant in the family Solanaceae grown for its leaves. The tobacco plant has a thick, hairy stem and large, simple leaves which are oval in shape. Tobacco may also be referred to as Virginia tobacco or cultivated tobacco and originates from South America.

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