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common Laburnum/ Laburnnum anagyroides
by Sandra Brown on 10/5/2012
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This tree has showy hanging yellow flowers. These shouldn't be planted near children's playgrounds a(...)
Manchineel (Hippomane Mancinella) not deadly
by Jolien on 12/12/2011
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No fatalities of Manchineel are known in the modern literature, not even from ingestion. The tree is(...)
Deadly Plants
by Matthew on 7/25/2011
3 votes
Digitalis purpurea - Foxglove is extremely poisonous, it contains digitalis glycosides. Due to the(...)
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Hogweed in New York
by Miz T on 7/5/2011
2 votes
Causes blisters and blindness
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Brugmansia and Datura (Angel's trumpet)
by Jape78 on 7/3/2011
3 votes
These plants are highly toxic. They are sometimes ingested for recreational or shamanic intoxication(...)
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Lily of the valley
by Pitoudesign on 7/2/2011
2 votes
All parts of lily of the valley are poisonous, so take care when handling. The red berries can be a(...)
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Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum)
by Bethany on 7/2/2011
2 votes
"Giant Hogweed is a phototoxic plant. Its sap can cause phytophotodermatitis (severe skin inflammati(...)
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