Atropa Belladonna, commonly known as deadly nightshade, is a herbaceous plant native to Europe and Western Asia. The foliage and berries contain toxic chemicals. If consumed, they can cause blurred ...

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Oleandrin is a toxic compound derived from the plant oleander, which is so poisonous it features as a murder weapon in the novel "White Oleander." ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Some poisons are known for creeping slowly through the ...

There's a weed that's poisonous to both humans and animals that experts are saying to avoid this summer.It's called poison hemlock and according to researchers, it's one of the deadliest plants in ...

Hemlock Water Dropwort is native to the UK and is often found in wet areas and damp ditches. Its green leaves and white ...

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Mushrooms are known for their health benefits, but while some species can help with everything from brain health to bacterial ...

Suicide is a deeply painful subject, not just for the person experiencing the struggle, but for the family and friends they leave behind. In Nigeria, suicide rates have been rising steadily, yet we ...

Critters consuming species that harbor deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm’s way. Scientists are starting to unravel how these protections work on the molecular ...

Only a small fraction of all plants are edible. Some of those that aren’t can do serious damage to a human’s health. Here are ten plants to stay away from, and never ingest. The American landscape may ...