Top 10 World's Most Deadly Plants

Belladonna  

Also known as deadly nightshade, its berries contain tropane alkaloids that can be highly toxic and even lethal if consumed in significant quantities.

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Castor Bean Plant  

The seeds of this plant contain ricin, a potent toxin that can be fatal if ingested, even in small amounts.

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Oleander  

All parts of the oleander plant are highly toxic, containing cardiac glycosides that can affect the heart and lead to death if ingested. 

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Rosary Pea  

The seeds of this plant contain the toxin abrin, which is similar to ricin and can be deadly if ingested or even handled improperly. 

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Aconitum  

Also known as monkshood or wolfsbane, this plant contains alkaloids that can be fatal if ingested or even absorbed through the skin. 

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Foxglove  

Foxglove contains cardiac glycosides that can cause heart arrhythmias and be lethal if ingested.

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Water Hemlock  

The roots of water hemlock contain highly toxic compounds, including cicutoxin, which can cause seizures and death if ingested. 

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Angel's Trumpet  

All parts of this plant contain tropane alkaloids that can lead to hallucinations, paralysis, and death if ingested. 

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Jimson Weed  

Also known as devil's trumpet, this plant contains toxic alkaloids that can cause hallucinations and serious health issues, including death. 

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Suicide Tree  

Found in tropical regions, the seeds of this tree contain cardiac glycosides that can lead to heart failure and death if ingested. 

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