While they may appear innocuous, plants have the potential to contain some of the deadliest poisons ever identified
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Accidental ingestion of some of these plants have even led to deaths
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Discover the infamous plants and their poisons through this list
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Water Hemlock holds the title of "the most violently toxic plant in North America." It inflicts excruciating convulsions, abdominal cramps, nausea, and often leads to death
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Deadly Nightshade is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Children usually attracted to shiny black berries but ingesting it could be fatal
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White Snakeroot is native to North America. The toxin in white snakeroot has been proven fatal
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Castor Bean is native to Africa, but it is now grown in many parts of the world. The castor bean seeds are highly toxic. Ingesting just a few castor bean seeds can be fatal
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Rosary Pea produces beautiful red and black seeds that look like beads, but they are highly toxic. Ingesting just one or two seeds can be fatal
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All parts of the oleander plant are poisonous, but the leaves are especially so. Even inhaling the fumes from burning oleander leaves can be dangerous
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Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) is a flowering plant that contains nicotine, which is a highly addictive stimulant