Most Deadly Plants around the World by Shabuddin Syed

1. 5 Deadliest Plants on Earth by: Shabuddin Syed

2. 1 : Nerium Oleander Known to be the most poisonous plant in the world, Nerium Oleander attacks one’s gastrointestinal system and can kill within minutes. Although very few death cases are reported, this plant is carefully studied and experimented. They are known to contain cardiac glycosides. It remains unaffected to birds and few animals, but this plant posses a high alert for humans . Shabuddin Syed

3. 2: Dieffenbachia One of the most frequently used and seen plant, also used as a indoor plant for show casing and air purification, Dieffenbachia can be a deadly food when consumed. They although have been found to contain cancer treating agents, they must kept away from the reach of kids and animals, as they would take lives in matter of seconds. Shabuddin Syed

4. 3: Acokanthera spectabilis They do contain some medicinal purposes, but when used in tip of arrows, they can kill anyone within minutes. They taste sweet and surely looks attractive with black berries, but they must be avoided and kept away from kids. They also produce a lingering scent that would make you go near it, but again be aware of this cunning plant. Shabuddin Syed

5. 4 : Ageratina Altissima It is one of the most poisonous plants and it contains the toxin Tremetol. It is so fatal and deadly that on digested by cows, the milk would turn poisonous and can kill human beings. This poisonous occurrence is also termed as milk sickness. In early 19th century many were killed by milk sickness and it still threatens people and animals. Shabuddin Syed

6. 5 : Menispermum Canadense Often mistaken with grapes, this plant is one of the most deadliest in the world. It contains poison in almost all its parts and the poison present is known as alkaloid dauricine. While gathering grapes, one must examine it carefully, as it looks like grapes and can be very fatal if consumed. Shabuddin Syed