9 poisonous plants that could be lurking in your garden
The experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have researched the plants that could cause harm to humans and pets. Among the list are garden favourites like Lily of the Valley, Wisteria and Hydrangea. If eaten, these can lead to symptoms including vomiting and nasty rashes.
Lily of the Valley
It may smell and look lovely but the toxic compounds in Lily of the Valley called cardiac glycosides can leave you feeling dizzy, vomiting and covered in a rash.
Rhubarb
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Hide AdDelicious in a crumble as long as you just use the stalk and avoid the leaves. Eating too many may cause your kidneys to shut down.
Wisteria
These plants rarely harm humans but the seed pods are toxic to dogs, cats and horses.
Daffodil
The bulbs are the dangerous part of this plant. If you have a dog that loves to dig, keep them away from your daffs. Eating them will cause vomiting, convulsion and diarrhoea.
Hydrangea
These contain cyanide. But don’t worry, you need to eat lots for it to be fatal.
Deadly nightshade
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Hide AdMost common in central, eastern and southern parts of the UK, this can cause dilated pupils, problems balancing and a rash. It may eventually lead to hallucinations and convulsions.
English yew
Almost every part of this is poisonous, especially the leaves and seeds. Eating these can leave you feeling dizzy, have a dry mouth and dilated pupils.
Hemlock
Often found on riverbanks and in ditches, this can cause sickness if eaten. In severe cases, it can kill by paralysing the lungs.
Rhododendron
This beautiful plant produces mad honey. In Roman times troops were given honey made from the plant which poisoned them. Symptoms include vomiting, confusion and heart problems.