List of poisonous plants

List of Poisonous Plants

The List of Poisonous Plants refers to a comprehensive compilation of plants that are toxic or harmful to humans and animals. The toxicity of these plants can range from mild irritation to severe health complications, including death.

Pronunciation

• Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɪzənəs plænts/

Etymology

The term "poisonous plants" is derived from the Middle English word "poison", which is borrowed from the Old French "poison", meaning "a potion or deadly drink". The word "plant" comes from the Old English "plante", meaning "young tree or shrub, herb newly planted".

Related Terms

• Toxicology: The study of the adverse effects of chemicals, including poisonous plants, on living organisms.
• Botany: The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, and classification.
• Herbology: The study and use of medicinal properties of plants.
• Phytotherapy: The study of the use of extracts from natural origin as medicines or health-promoting agents.

List of Poisonous Plants

1. Aconitum (also known as aconite, monkshood, wolf's bane, leopard's bane, mousebane, women's bane, devil's helmet, queen of poisons, or blue rocket) 2. Atropa belladonna (also known as deadly nightshade) 3. Conium (also known as hemlock or poison hemlock) 4. Datura stramonium (also known as jimsonweed or devil's snare) 5. Digitalis (also known as foxgloves) 6. Nerium (also known as oleander) 7. Ricinus (also known as castor oil plant) 8. Taxus baccata (also known as English yew, European yew, or simply yew)

Each of these plants contains specific toxins that can cause various symptoms in humans and animals, ranging from mild discomfort to severe health complications.

See Also

• List of beneficial plants
• List of medicinal plants
• List of endangered plants

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on List of poisonous plants
• Wikipedia's article - List of poisonous plants

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