These flowers are magnificent… but deadly to humans!

Tulips are invading parks and gardens this spring season. But did you know that this flower, very common in France at this time of year, is actually very allergenic? And it is not the only widespread plant that is, in fact, very toxic to humans. Some are fatal, although we offer them to bring you luck! Overview of toxic plants and flowers. Let’s go back to our tulips first. We are currently in high season in France.

The tulip, according to its scientific name, can be toxic if the contact is repeated. Depending on the variety of tulips (there are around 75) and the tulipalin content, this flower can cause allergic reactions such as: acute contact dermatitis, eczema, respiratory discomfort and gastric or intestinal problems in case of ingestion.

It’s also lily-of-the-valley season. With its cute little white bells, this flower is toxic and even deadly! Despite a captivating perfumeConvallaria majalis contains saponoids (which irritate the digestive system) and cardiotoxic glycosides (toxic to the heart).

Depending on the age of the person (or animal) and the amount ingested, reactions range from digestive disorders to… cardiac arrest! Another well-known and deadly plant: holly! With the scientific name Ilex aquifolium, the leaves and berries of this plant are toxic to all species. If taken in high doses, holly can put you in a coma and kill you.

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Another plant extremely toxic but less known: the foxglove. However, it is common in Europe, particularly in France, as well as in northeastern North America. Surprisingly, this flower is used for heart failure. But in high doses, it causes hallucinations, headaches, nervous and even heart problems that can lead to death from cardiac arrest.

Despite the beauty of this flower, avoid planting it in your garden if you have small children who might want to ingest it. Be careful with this small shrub at this time. Witches’ broom (its name comes from the fact that you can make brooms by letting the leaves dry) is a toxic plant. The flowers and berries of Cytisus scoparius are toxic. If you ingest them: cold sweats, cyanosis, headaches, hallucinations or even coma! Just that…

And finally, a plant known for its toxicity: belladonna. The main problem with Belladonna atropa – besides its venom – is the fact that it resemble certain varieties of cherries and blueberries. Especially because your taste is sweet. Which makes this plant even more dangerous.

It only takes 2 to 5 nightshade berries to kill a child and 10 to 15 berries to kill an adult. In low doses, it can cause dry mouth, redness of the face and neck, fever, agitation, tachycardia, hypertension and headache. Without rapid treatment, ingestion of belladonna causes respiratory paralysis and, consequently, death.

For avoid any accident related to its plants and flowers, which are certainly very beautiful, it is better not to plant them in your garden, especially if you have small children or pets.