Poisonous Plants in General Reviews

THE PROBLEM: Most of us know about the native poisonous plants of Britain. There's mistletoe with its poisonous berries, holly berries, bella donna which is commonly called deadly nightshade and the toadstool in all its varieties. However there is now a new problem. The number of poisonous plants in Britain is increasing. ...  Read the complete review

Belladonna/deadly nightshade is a perennial herb. I am sure most of us have heard of this poisonous plant. As with a lot of poisonous plants it does have its uses as well. How do we recognise it? The plants can grow to a height of 3 to 5 feet when they are mature. The leaves taste very bitter, and are of an elongated 4-6 ...  Read the complete review

The plant is relatively unknown to the vast majority of the population, yet it is so magnificent that I cannot understand why. The plant goes under the name of Datura or Brugmansia or simply Angel's Trumpet. It is not frost hardy so needs to be sheltered in winter but produces magnificent 10"-12" long trumpet flowers in late summer ...  Read the complete review

I know of a few people who have been tempted to go picking mushrooms, but this is a far more hazardous activity than it might first appear to be. If you aren't an expert, you can end up very sick, or seeing pink elephants. Here's some useful information to be going along with. Most would be mushroom eaters go after field mushrooms ...  Read the complete review

Whilst deaths from poisonous plants in this country are very rare, even though there are number of plants and fungi growing in the wild that are potentially lethal, it should be remembered that there is still a real risk. Obviously children are most vulnerable, being particularly attracted to small colorful berries, or even seeds in pods ...  Read the complete review

POISONOUS PLANTS COMMONLY FOUND Walking round the Garden Centres,buying plants,how many people know just how poisonous many of our favourite plants are! To my mind there is not warning on the label, although being law there should be.. Everyday plants, some to numerous to mention Here are a few most of us grow; ...  Read the complete review