Did you know? Amidst the vibrant flowers and lush green trees around us, many "toxic kings" are hidden! Today, I'll reveal which flowers and trees are poisonous, allowing you to appreciate nature while keeping yourself safe!
Danger Alert: These flowers, beautiful yet poisonous
1. Tuberose: This flower releases a charming fragrance at night, which sounds very romantic, don't you think? Don't be fooled by its appearance. The volatile compounds in the fragrance can cause headaches, allergies, and even respiratory diseases.
2. Lily: Lilies have an elegant fragrance, but pregnant women should be cautious! It contains a stimulant that, when inhaled by a pregnant woman, might cause excitement and insomnia, similar to drinking alcohol.
3. Tulip: Tulip flowers are beautiful, but did you know? They contain toxic alkaloids. Prolonged contact may cause dizziness, and in severe cases, can even lead to poisoning and hair loss.
4. Oleander: Although this flower has high ornamental value, its stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits are all toxic. Ingestion can cause symptoms like dizziness and vomiting. Contact by pregnant women may also affect fetal health.
5. Narcissus: The bulbs of narcissus flowers contain toxins. Ingestion can cause vomiting and acute enteritis. The sap from the leaves and flowers can cause redness and swelling of the skin. If the sap gets into the eyes, it's even more dangerous.
6. Poinsettia: This plant is entirely toxic. The white latex in its stems and leaves can easily cause allergic symptoms like skin redness and swelling. Ingesting the stems and leaves can even lead to poisoning and death.
7. Calla Lily: The entire plant contains a large amount of calcium oxalate crystals and alkaloids. Ingestion can cause poisoning symptoms such as coma.
8. Azalea: Yellow azaleas contain tetracyclic dipyrrin toxins, which can cause poisoning if ingested.
Beware! These trees, lush yet poisonous
1. Pencil Tree: Although this plant is beautiful, its sap contains a toxic alkaloid that can cause skin inflammation and allergic reactions upon contact.
2. Mimosa Pudica: The leaves of the mimosa plant contain toxic substances like mimosine and formaldehyde, which can have adverse effects on the human body.
3. Impatiens: Impatiens contain toxic substances, including alkaloids, which can have adverse effects on the heart and central nervous system.
4. Lycoris Radiata (Spider Lily): The bulb of the lycoris radiata contains a toxin called lycorine, which is fatal to humans.
5. Winter Cherry: The sap of the winter cherry contains irritants that can cause skin allergic reactions.
6. Alocasia macrorrhizos (Dripping Guanyin): This plant, also known as Giant Taro, has a Zen-like quality, but its sap contains irritants that can cause skin allergic reactions.
7. Antiaris toxicaria: The sap of this tree is highly toxic and can cause a person's heart to stop and lead to blindness.
8. Ivy: An evergreen woody vine, the entire plant is toxic.
9. Derris: Has small leaves, compressed fruit. The roots, stems, and leaves are all toxic, with high toxicity mainly to fish.
10. Foxglove: The appearance of the foxglove is incredible. Although it can grow up to 3 feet tall, it always gives a delicate and feeble impression. Ingestion can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and oral pain, and can even lead to abnormal heartbeats.
After reading this, do you have a new understanding of the plants around you? While appreciating nature, you must remain vigilant and avoid contact with these poisonous flowers and trees to protect the health of yourself and your family! Remember, ornamental plants should only be for viewing. Especially the wild flowers and greening plants on the street, never try them easily. Staying vigilant is the best way to protect your safety and the safety of others!