While many garden plants are safe and enjoyable to grow, some can be potentially dangerous if not handled properly.
Here are some examples of garden plants that may pose risks if mishandled or consumed incorrectly.
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Poisonous Plants
Some garden plants contain toxic compounds that can be harmful if ingested or if their sap comes into contact with the skin.
Examples include lilies (especially to cats), foxgloves, oleander, daffodils (bulbs can be toxic), and certain species of mushrooms that might grow in garden soil.
Irritating Plants
Some plants have thorns, spines, or irritating sap that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions if handled improperly.
Examples include stinging nettles, certain cacti, and poison ivy or poison oak.
Plants with Edible Parts and Toxic Parts
Some garden plants have edible parts but also contain toxic elements.
For example, rhubarb leaves are poisonous, while the stems are edible.
Plants with Misleading Appearance
Certain garden plants may resemble edible varieties but are actually poisonous.
An example is water hemlock, which can be mistaken for wild parsnip.
