Planting might be one of the least activities we GAZOOBERS do
this 21st century but put all your pads down for we are not playing
Plants V.S Zombies.
I will introduce to
you the TOP 5 most dangerous plants in the world. YES! In the WORLD some are
very common that could be found on your backyard. That’s why if you go
adventure with your friends you may take a list of it and familiarized them if
possible. As a famous saying says IGNORANCE IS NOT AN EXCUSE!.
TOP 1 - The Most Violent Toxic Plant in America
Anime relevance: Yunalesca (Final Fantasy 10)
Common name: Western Water Hemlock
Scientific name: Cicuta douglasii
The water hemlock contains the toxin cicutoxin, which wreaks havoc on
the central nervous system, causing grand mal seizures--which include
loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions--and eventually
death, if ingested.
TOP 2 - The Deadly Fat and Dumb Plant in Tropics
Anime relevance: Ursula (Little Mermaid)
Common name: Dumb Cane
Scientific name: Dieffenbachia sp.
The dumb cane has high amount of oxalic acid that results to painful and immediate swelling of the mouth and throat occurs after
chewing on dumb cane. Speech impediment can occur, sometimes lasting for
several days.
TOP 3 - Most likely to be in your garden right now
Anime relevance: The Van Helsing
Common name:Castor Bean Plant
Scientific name: Ricinus communis
Castor-bean plants can be purchased at just about any garden center,
despite containing the deadly poison ricin.
TOP 4 - The Fallen Angel
Anime relevance: Dr. Zoombooos
Common name: Angel Trumpet
Scientific name: Brugmansia sp.
The angels’ trumpet flower is often found in home gardens and is known
for its distinct fragrance. Experts say all parts of the plant are
poisonous. Angel’s trumpet has hallucinogenic effects; it contains atropine, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine there have been
many horror stories of after effects of consuming this plant.
TOP 5 - The Winter Kiss of death
Anime relevance: The Loki
Common name: Winter Sweet
Scientific name: Acokanthera spectabilis
The winter sweet also known as the Bushman’s poison has famously been
used by the Khoisan of South Africa to poison the tips of their arrows.
Though the plant produces pleasantly scented flowers and a tasty
plum-like berry, the milky sap can be fatal.
The leaves, however, have medicinal properties, but all in all this is a garden plant that should be avoided.
When we read such facts, the best realization can be one should not
touch or eat anything without knowing the results of doing so. Often
these facts are ignored or people are simply not aware. Look can be
deceiving; these plants prove that nothing should be judged by the way
it looks, as beauty acts as an illusion. For that reason it becomes very
important to be careful when experimenting with new or unseen nature.
Make a note of these top 5 most dangerous plants on earth listed above
if you’re visiting a garden or if you’re planting your own.
Gazoooooobsssszzzz!!!!
