Consuming Poisonous Plants

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How to Identify Poisonous Plants

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Poisonous plants are something everyone should learn about. When most people head out into the woods for a stroll, hiking, or camping adventure, they’re mostly worried about how to avoid poisonous snakes and dangerous animals. But unfortunately, plants can be just as deadly and dangerous as the creepy crawlies, lions, tigers, and bears. Having an adverse reaction to a poisonous plant happens to an average of 50 million Americans each year. For nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts, it’s critical to be able to identify poisonous plants and avoid touching or eating them. Below are the top dead giveaways that a plant is harboring some ill-will toward humanity.

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What are the Most Common Poisonous Plants in the U.S.?

Most plants in the U.S. are harmless, and there are even several species that are safe to eat. But there is also a range of plants that grow native to North America that can be poisonous to both humans and pets.

A toxic plant can either be harmful to the skin when touched, or it can be deadly when ingested, or one but not the other. For example, the stinging nettle causes severe skin irritation when touched, but is relatively safe to eat. The pokeberry is hazardous to humans when the berries or seeds are eaten but harmless to birds. Oleanders produce beautiful flowers, but when consumed, can kill. Below are the most common poisonous plants in the U.S. and how to identify them, so they don’t get eaten.

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Oleander

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Oleander, also called Nerium oleander, is a flowering shrub that grows in almost every region of the U.S. Renowned for its beautiful flowers, it’s not hard to find oleander growing near schoolyards and public parks. Unfortunately, many of the poisonous plant’s victims are children and pets. Oleander leaves are dark green, skinny, and spiky. Mostly, the plant produces flowers that are pink in color. The stems and leaves produce the poisonous sap that is present in every oleander subspecies. Some of the symptoms of oleander poisoning include excessive salivation, seizures, diarrhea, and coma. Without medical attention, oleander poisoning is deadly.

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Pokeberry

Pokeberry, or Phytolacca decandra, is a tall and succulent plant that can grow as high as eight feet. The stems of the pokeberry are purple, and it produces small and pale-green flowers that turn into dark purple berries as the season progresses. Mostly, pokeberry can be found growing abundantly throughout the North Eastern U.S., Florida, Kansas, and Texas. If someone eats the berries, they can become incredibly sick. Pokeberry plants, when consumed, will impact the central nervous system and can lead to coma and death.

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White Hellebore

The scientific name for white hellebore is Veratrum album and it’s an herbaceous plant that can grow as high as seven feet. The plant is stemless, producing broad leaves, yellow-green flowers, and possessing a generous and fleshy root. The white hellebore seeds and the root are poisonous when consumed. The white hellebore thrives in colder climates and along mountain streams, and nature lovers can find the plant growing in abundance throughout Maine and Alaska. White hellebore poisoning can lead to blindness, paralysis, and death.

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Deadly Nightshade

Deadly nightshade is just as the name suggests – deadly, and extremely poisonous to both humans and animals. The nightshade family is an incredibly diverse plant species, and most of the plants in the nightshade family are safe to eat. In fact, potatoes, bell peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant are all nightshade species. Deadly nightshade is not native to the U.S. like the other plants on this list. Unfortunately, the berries of the deadly nightshade can look innocent and even appealing. But when eaten, they are incredibly toxic, as are the leaves of the deadly nightshade.

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Water Hemlock

Cicuta maculata, or water hemlock, is the most poisonous plant found in North America. The plant grows in marshes and swamp lands and produces a potent toxin when ingested. Victims of water hemlock poisoning suffer from severe stomach pain, vomiting, and convulsions. Eating just a tiny amount of water hemlock can lead to an early grave.

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Common Corn Cockle

The common corn cockle can be found all throughout the midwest, Florida, and Louisiana. The plant stems and leaves are pale in color but produce vibrant purplish-red flowers. The seeds of the common corn cockle are black. Every part of the plant is poisonous if eaten, including the leaves and stems.

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Daffodil

Daffodils, a staple of florists everywhere, are also poisonous if someone tries to eat them. The Daffodil is a perennial, hardy plant that produces either white, yellow, or orange flowers that have a trumpet-shaped petal protruding from the middle. Unfortunately, every part of the daffodil is poisonous, but the most toxic part of the plant is in the root bulb. Children are often attracted to the color of the daffodil petals and will eat them. While daffodil poisoning isn’t as deadly as the other poisonous plants on the list, consuming daffodils will result in severe stomach pains and vomiting. In very high doses, consuming daffodils can lead to low blood pressure and even permanent liver damage.

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Is CBD Safe to Consume?

CBD is a chemical compound found in the hemp plant. It is not a poisonous substance at any known dose to humans. In fact, many CBD companies offer edible CBD products in their line up. Today, it’s easy to find a wide variety of CBD edibles that will be sure to delight even the most discerning of palettes. CBD gummies drink mixes, and CBD candies and cookies are becoming very popular with consumers. It’s also possible to cook with CBD oils and tinctures, too.

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While CBD is a non-poisonous part of the hemp plant, it’s not 100% safe for every person. CBD is known to interact with certain prescription medications. For those who wish to try CBD, they must get the all-clear from their physician first.

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Last updated October 8 2019

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