Poisonous and Dangerous Weeds: Which 5 Plants are Best Not to Touch

09.05.2023 22:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25

Some plants are toxic and cause unpleasant reactions: burning, pain, poisoning. In the article, you will learn which plants are better not to touch and bypass.

Hogweed

Leaf juice causes photodermatitis. This means that the juice that gets on the skin causes a chemical reaction in the sun. A person experiences pain, itching, burning of the skin.

There are blisters on the skin. If the plant gets into the eyes, it can cause blindness.

Poison ivy

Poison ivy also irritates the skin. This effect creates oil in the leaves of the plant.

To protect yourself from unpleasant consequences, do not touch poison ivy.

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Stinging nettle

On the stems and leaves of the plant, there are crumbled hairs that dig into the skin and cause pain, itching and burning.

Nettle causes great discomfort even at the slightest contact with the skin.

Deadly nightshade

This is a poisonous plant, the consumption of which can lead to severe poisoning and death.

In addition, contact of the skin with the leaves leads to the formation of painful blisters.

Do not touch the plant and do not eat its flowers or berries.

Jimson Weed

A weed is poisonous.

The seeds of the plant are deadly if ingested.

To protect yourself, do not touch dangerous and poisonous plants.

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource

Content
  1. Hogweed
  2. Poison ivy
  3. Stinging nettle
  4. Deadly nightshade
  5. Jimson Weed