There are plants that are better to stay away from. It is not that they have pinches or thorns but they are very dangerous. They can cause stomach problems, vomiting and dehydration or burn the skin and cause rashes.
Some species are very dangerous and it is good to know them in order to avoid coming into contact with them. Our most poisonous plants in the world may seem innocent but have harmful effects on humans.
Deadly Monk Hood
Among them is the Deadly Monk Hooda plant that was discovered after a UK gardener died in 2014 for uncertain reasons. His organs began to fail in his country house and the investigation indicated that the cause was a plant called Aconitum, which belongs to the buttercup family and is known as the Deadly Monk’s Hood because its appearance is reminiscent of the hoods of the monks.
This plant contains a substance that slows down the heart and that is why it is also known as Queen of Poisons and Devil’s Helmet. The most dangerous part of the plant is the root, although the leaves also contain a neurotoxin that is absorbed through the skin and affects the body. The first symptoms are a tingling sensation and numbness. Those who have eaten the plant present strong vomiting and diarrhea that, on the other hand, can serve as an alarm to warn of poisoning.
Giant parsley
The Heracleum mantegazzianum is known as giant parsley and it is another of the most poisonous plants in the world. It is estimated that many plants develop a series of toxins and chemicals to combat pests, but when these come into contact with humans and after exposure to the sun, serious burns occur. This phenomenon is known as phototoxicity.
The case of giant parsley is a perfect example because it is a plant that is known for the burns it produces when it comes into contact with it, although it is not the only one. The carrot plant and the celery plant can also burn the skin and cause blisters.
