Most Deadly Plants around the World by Nicholas Zubrick

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Five Deadliest Plants on Earth

• by Nicholas Zubrick

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1 Nerium Oleander
Known to be the most poisonous plant in the
world, Nerium Oleander attacks ones
gastrointestinal system and can kill within
minutes. Although very few death cases are
reported, this plant is carefully studied and
experimented. They are known to contain cardiac
glycosides. It remains unaffected to birds and
few animals, but this plant posses a high alert
for humans .
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2 Dieffenbachia
One of the most frequently used and seen plant,
also used as a indoor plant for show casing and
air purification, Dieffenbachia can be a deadly
food when consumed. They although have been found
to contain cancer treating agents, they must kept
away from the reach of kids and animals, as they
would take lives in matter of seconds.
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3 Acokanthera Spectabilis
They do contain some medicinal purposes, but when
used in tip of arrows, they can kill anyone
within minutes. They taste sweet and surely looks
attractive with black berries, but they must be
avoided and kept away from kids. They also
produce a lingering scent that would make you go
near it, but again be aware of this cunning plant.
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4 Ageratina Altissima
It is one of the most poisonous plants and it
contains the toxin Tremetol. It is so fatal and
deadly that on digested by cows, the milk would
turn poisonous and can kill human beings. This
poisonous occurrence is also termed as milk
sickness. In early 19th century many were killed
by milk sickness and it still threatens people
and animals.
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5 Menispermum Canadense
Often mistaken with grapes, this plant is one of
the most deadliest in the world. It contains
poison in almost all its parts and the poison
present is known as alkaloid dauricine. While
gathering grapes, one must examine it carefully,
as it looks like grapes and can be very fatal if
consumed.
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