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Chrysanthenum (mums) Gardeners plant mums to keep rabbits away. Guess what? The flower heads are somewhat toxic to humans too. But not terribly. Touching them can make you itch and puff up a bit. ![]() Oleander Oleander is one of the most poisonous plants and contains numerous toxic compounds,
Lily of the valley A little bit of Lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria majalis) probably won't hurt much,but if you eat a lot,
Ficus
Also known as weeping fig, benjamin tree,or small-leaved rubber plants, all ficus have milky sap in their leaves and stems that is toxic.
Rhododendron Some species are poisonous to grazing animals.
Narcis All Narcissus varieties contain the alkaloid poison lycorine, mostly in the bulb but also in the leaves. Ricinus communis (castor bean) The seeds of castor bean or castor oil plant are very poisonous to people,
Beans inside a Ricinus seepod
Anthuriums The plant cells contain needle-like crystal of insoluble calcium oxalate |









