If These Dangerous Plants Were Not Filmed, No One Would Believe
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00:00 Have you ever seen a plant that literally shoots beans
00:02 when it's touched?
00:03 How about a carnivorous plant known to literally eat animals
00:06 and insects?
00:08 Some plants out there have incredible killer instincts
00:11 and others are downright dangerous.
00:13 Today we're gonna show you 21 of the deadliest plants
00:16 on the planet and look at the incredible things
00:18 they're known to do.
00:19 We even have one that can, believe it or not, eat lizards.
00:23 You might wanna kill our garden,
00:25 but these bad boys are probably too risky
00:27 to keep around the house.
00:28 Stick around for the video and you might learn why.
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00:38 Now, let's get into it.
00:40 Venus flytrap.
00:42 One of the most famous on today's list,
00:45 you've probably heard of the Venus flytrap's
00:47 incredible skills.
00:49 This beautiful flowering plant is best known
00:51 for its insane carnivorous habits.
00:54 The trap in question is made of two hinged lobes
00:57 at the end of each leaf.
00:59 The inner surface of these lobes
01:00 have hair-like projections called trichomes.
01:03 This causes the lobes to snap suddenly
01:06 when any prey comes into contact with them.
01:08 They're considered pre-renal carnivorous plants
01:10 and can live up to 20 years in the wild.
01:13 While most of their energy is still obtained
01:15 through photosynthesis like most plants,
01:17 insects provide extra nutrients
01:19 not readily available in the soil.
01:21 Foxglove.
01:25 With its gorgeous, bright, unique blooms,
01:27 the foxglove plant will surprise you
01:29 with just how dangerous this flower really is.
01:32 The plant produces digoxin, an ingredient in medications
01:35 that prevents heart failure.
01:36 Meaning, by ingesting foxglove,
01:39 you're pretty much taking an unregulated dose
01:41 of heart medication.
01:42 This somewhat ironically can cause actual heart failure.
01:46 In any case, it's best to keep this plant
01:48 far, far away from curious children and nosy pets alike.
01:52 White snake root.
01:55 White snake root is not a plant to be messed with.
01:58 Even when touching this pretty white plant,
02:00 it can be toxic.
02:01 Though it is an accumulative toxin
02:02 that takes time to build up.
02:04 The leaves and stems of this plant contain trimetol,
02:07 a fat-soluble toxin that poisons the livestock consuming it
02:11 and can pass into the milk of lactating animals.
02:14 Nursing young animals as well as humans consuming the milk
02:17 can be contaminated.
02:18 Symptoms in humans include a loss of appetite, weakness,
02:22 abdominal discomfort, abnormal blood acidity, nausea,
02:26 a reddened tongue and an accumulation of ketone bodies.
02:29 It has a weedy nature,
02:31 known to spread via underground rhizomes,
02:33 making it hard to root out.
02:35 It can also provide late season food to bees,
02:38 butterflies and moss and is only toxic to mammals.
02:41 These killer plants continue to surprise and impress
02:45 all while surviving by doing what they've always done.
02:48 From carnivorous creepers to the ones
02:50 that are just as beautiful as they are toxic.
02:52 Make sure you watch all the way through
02:54 to see some of these incredible plants in their glory.
02:57 American pokeweed.
03:00 With a name like that, it doesn't sound terribly dangerous.
03:03 Pokeweed almost sounds silly.
03:05 However, pokeweed causes rashes and can,
03:08 in large amounts, cause severe poisoning.
03:11 Eating more than 10 uncooked berries
03:12 can cause severe issues in children.
03:15 Once used by Native Americans
03:17 as a heart stimulant and narcotic,
03:19 the plant has been shown to contain a protein
03:21 shown to have a positive impact on HIV.
03:24 When ingesting any part of the plant,
03:26 it's best to assume it's not a good idea.
03:29 All aspects of the pokeweed plant,
03:31 especially the root, are poisonous.
03:32 Severe poisoning has been reported
03:34 from drinking tea brewed with the pokeweed leaves
03:37 or roots and wines or other foods incorporating the berry.
03:41 Non-severe rashes from contact with the plant
03:43 can usually be treated at home,
03:45 similar to poison ivy with calamine lotion.
03:49 Water hemlock.
03:51 Like the poison hemlock, water hemlock has been deemed
03:54 the most violent toxic plant in North America.
03:57 It's a large wildflower in the carrot family
04:00 that resemble Queen Anne's lace
04:02 or is confused with the edible celery of parsnips.
04:05 Instead, though, people are treated to something
04:07 infused with deadly sicu toxin, especially in the roots.
04:10 It can generate nearly fatal symptoms
04:12 with the potential to kill anyone unlucky enough to eat it.
04:16 This causes painful convulsions, abdominal cramps,
04:19 nausea, and death in those.
04:21 And people who are afflicted but survive
04:23 often live with amnesia or blasting tremors after.
04:26 Castor beans.
04:30 Generally grown ornamentally,
04:32 the castor bean is an attractive plant native to Africa.
04:35 The seed, once processed,
04:36 are actually the source of castor oil,
04:38 but naturally do contain the poison ricin,
04:41 which has been deadly even in small amounts.
04:44 Only one or two seeds would kill even a small child,
04:47 and eight could take down a healthy adult.
04:50 Ricin toxin works by stopping the synthesis
04:52 of proteins in your cells, which causes severe vomiting,
04:56 diarrhea, seizures, and even death.
04:58 This poison has been used
04:59 in multiple fatal terrorism attempts over the years.
05:02 Most fatalities are the result of accidental ingestion
05:05 by pets or children.
05:07 Oleander.
05:10 Oleander is a gorgeous shrub with brilliant blossoms
05:14 dating back to ancient Rome.
05:15 Despite its popularity as a hedge and ornamental plant,
05:19 all portions of the oleander plant are poisonous
05:22 and contain lethal cardiac glycidides
05:24 known as oleadrine or nererine.
05:27 Oleander can cause vomiting, diarrhea, erratic pulse,
05:30 seizures, coma, and death if consumed,
05:33 and contact with the leaves and sap
05:35 is known to irritate some people's skin.
05:37 Toxins in oleander are so potent
05:40 that humans have become unwell after consuming honey
05:43 generated by bees that visited the blooms.
05:46 Unfortunately, fatalities from oleander poisoning
05:48 are uncommon because the plant is highly unpleasant,
05:51 deterring anyone from trying the plant.
05:54 Angel's trumpet.
05:56 While botanists might tell you
05:58 the nickname angel's trumpet comes from the flower's large,
06:02 hanging, trumpet-shaped flowers,
06:04 it really is hard not to imagine
06:05 it's because of the trumpeting angels
06:07 that will herald your arrival in the afterlife
06:09 if you were to eat any part of this plant.
06:12 These flowers can cause dangerous hallucinogenic symptoms
06:15 like loss of consciousness and delirium.
06:18 Ingestion of the brongsmannia is often fatal
06:20 with its hazardous levels of the chemicals
06:23 scupolime and atropine.
06:25 No matter how pretty they seem,
06:27 you're likely better off staying away.
06:29 Witch's berry.
06:31 You'd probably imagine it's more fitting into a potion
06:35 than anything with a name like that,
06:37 but these berries are even more dangerous than you'd think.
06:40 Also known as Atropa bellendana or deadly nightshade,
06:44 the witch's berry is highly toxic when ingested
06:47 and contains tropane alkaloids.
06:49 They include atropine, scopolamine, and hysocomine,
06:53 which cause delirium and hallucinations.
06:56 It can be dangerous if you eat any part
06:58 of the deadly nightshade,
06:59 but even touching them can cause bodily harm.
07:02 The plant can cause damage to the skin
07:04 with cuts or other wounds,
07:06 and it's advisable to wear gloves,
07:08 even with intact skin when handling these dangerous plants.
07:12 Wood sorrel.
07:14 In suitable amounts,
07:16 the wood sorrel would probably be considered perfectly fine.
07:19 However, the poisonous substance in yellow wood sorrel
07:22 are actually soluble calcium oxalates,
07:24 otherwise known as oxalic acid.
07:27 Any part of this plant, when ingested,
07:29 can cause kidney failure, pancolic.
07:32 If used, it should be used fresh and in small amounts.
07:35 Unfortunately, this plant can be eaten
07:37 and can lead to improper amounts being used over time,
07:40 as is any plant in high doses of oxalic acid
07:43 can be toxic over time.
07:45 Mistletoe.
07:47 Once known solely as a festive decor piece,
07:51 the mistletoe is actually quite the holiday menace.
07:54 It can cause symptoms of extreme gastrointestinal upset
07:57 and widespread poisoning in large amounts.
08:00 Ingesting the berries of any variety can cause vomiting,
08:03 seizures, slow heart rate, and even death.
08:06 Unfortunately, this has caused some confusion
08:08 as dangerous misconception arose
08:10 that it produces euphoria when smoked.
08:13 However, this is not true.
08:14 In fact, the theory was developed by people
08:16 who are already high,
08:18 and the only euphoric feeling it can cause
08:20 is that of the soul leaving your body.
08:22 Devil's helmet.
08:25 Econotum, also known as devil's helmet or wolf's bane,
08:29 is widely regarded as one of the world's
08:31 most dangerous plants,
08:32 and it can be found in mountainous meadows
08:34 all over the world.
08:36 Econotum is a plant that is exceedingly toxic
08:38 to both people and animals.
08:40 All parts of the plant, including the roots,
08:43 have been shown to contain highly dangerous alkaloids
08:46 and neurotoxins and cardiotoxins.
08:48 Symptoms of poisoning appear pretty immediately.
08:51 Nausea, violent vomiting, and diarrhea are the first,
08:54 followed by tingling and numbness of the tongue and face.
08:58 Burning sensations in the belly are also prevalent
09:00 and are usually accompanied by an inability to talk
09:03 and irregular heart rhythms.
09:05 Death would usually occur within two to six hours
09:08 of ingesting the plant,
09:09 which is to say when it's toxic, it acts fast.
09:12 As a plant goes by many names,
09:14 the Econotum is a powerful, pervasive plant
09:17 that any good gardener would be able to recognize.
09:20 Have you ever encountered
09:21 this curious purple plant in the wild?
09:23 We're about midway through today's video.
09:25 Just a few more plants to go before we get to number one.
09:28 Do you have any thoughts so far?
09:29 Leave them in the comments now,
09:31 and let's get back into it.
09:34 Manchinell, also known as the little apple of death.
09:38 You probably wanna stay as far away from these as possible.
09:41 These tiny plants can be found off the coast of Florida
09:43 and South and Central America,
09:46 and are known as one of the world's most poisonous trees.
09:48 They have dangerous fruit growing on their branches,
09:51 but the tree is also loaded with potent toxins
09:53 and sap called porbol, a powerful skin irritant.
09:57 Contact with the sap provokes strong allergic dermatitis,
10:00 which can cause blistering of the skin.
10:03 This can present a risk
10:04 for those looking to avoid rainy weather,
10:06 which can cause those seeking shelter
10:08 to get sprinkled with water droplets
10:10 that have mixed with the sap.
10:12 Only a tiny amount of the sap is needed
10:14 to break the skin out in blisters,
10:16 which is maybe not surprising,
10:18 as it's known to also strip paint off unfortunate cars.
10:21 Smoke from burning Manichell wood
10:23 has even been known to cause permanent blindness.
10:26 Diffenboschia, also known as dumb cane.
10:31 Members of the genus Diffenboschia
10:33 are made of cells containing miniscule,
10:36 needle-shaped crystals of calcium oxalate,
10:38 which are called rapides.
10:40 The tiny spears typically lead to oral irritation
10:43 when chewed and excessive drooling and swelling.
10:46 This irritation can become so severe
10:48 that the tongue, mouth, and throat
10:50 will effectively be immobilized,
10:52 and tissues become so swollen that the airway's blocked,
10:55 leading to suffocation and death.
10:58 While they are popular houseplants,
11:00 they should be treated with the utmost care
11:02 and wariness in households with curious children
11:04 or pets running around.
11:06 Rosary pea.
11:08 These piously named seeds,
11:11 sometimes known as jacordi beans,
11:13 contain abrin, a highly lethal ribosome inhibiting protein.
11:17 Rosary peas are tropical plants
11:19 commonly used in jewelry and prayer rosaries.
11:22 While the seeds are not poisonous when whole,
11:24 they can be fatal if scratched, fractured, or chewed.
11:27 It only takes three micrograms of abrin
11:29 to kill an adult,
11:30 which is less than the quantity of poison in one seed.
11:33 It's reported that many jewelry makers
11:35 have become ill or died after inadvertently
11:38 pricking their finger while dealing with the seeds.
11:41 Abrin, like ricin, inhibits protein synthesis within cells
11:45 and can induce organ failure in four days.
11:48 Yew.
11:50 Yew was once called the tree of death by ancient cultures,
11:54 who would offer it to their death gods.
11:57 There's a good reason,
11:58 as this plant can be found in just about all corners
12:00 of the earth and is dangerously toxic.
12:03 Truthfully, no part of the plant is safe to ingest,
12:05 as the toxins from all over
12:07 can potentially cause cardiac arrhythmia
12:10 or even stop your heart.
12:11 Animals that often eat the plant
12:13 can be found dead within 24 to 48 hours, as it acts fast.
12:17 We only have five on the list left.
12:19 Can you guess which incredible killer plants we have left?
12:22 Put your thoughts and guesses down below in the comments.
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12:26 make sure you leave a like and subscribe down below,
12:28 because if you've liked this,
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12:32 Rhodendron.
12:35 With the hype around eating local honey,
12:38 you might wanna be careful of the sources.
12:40 Honey made from the rhodendron plant
12:42 is also known as mad honey, which comes for a good reason.
12:45 Roman troops allegedly were the earliest cases
12:47 of those poisoned with it,
12:49 as they were so confused after ingesting the honey
12:52 that they went into battle unprepared
12:54 and were quickly defeated.
12:55 Whether or not this tale is accurate,
12:57 the mad honey in question has gotten a lot of coverage
13:00 in recent years due to the nature spotlight,
13:02 and those seeking an exciting psychedelic
13:05 might end up biting off much more than they can chew.
13:08 Toxins found within the plant can cause confusion
13:11 in those who ingest it,
13:12 dangerously low blood pressure, and even death.
13:15 Teddy bearcala.
13:18 Deserts aren't known for being remarkably safe,
13:22 and neither are the animals or plants that live there.
13:24 Beware of this cactus, though,
13:26 more than any other plant in the desert.
13:28 The teddy bearcala features vicious cactus spikes,
13:32 sharp as glass, and barbed like a fish hook.
13:34 While these are not poisonous,
13:36 they can be dangerous if they get deep into tissue,
13:38 causing bruising and bleeding,
13:40 or even cause the death of tissue beneath the surface.
13:43 They're also known as jumping colas
13:45 because if you get just a little too close
13:47 to these barbed cactuses,
13:49 a piece will break off and jump after you,
13:51 effectively launching an attack
13:53 at those they consider dangerous.
13:54 The barbs are designed to catch onto animals,
13:57 break off, and be carried far and wide for propagation
14:00 and rooting into a new plant.
14:02 This is why a deep stick would require
14:04 needle-nose pliers to pull out.
14:06 Best be aware.
14:07 Himalayan balsam.
14:11 Invasive and hardy, the Himalayan balsam
14:13 causes unexpected issues within the areas they inhabit
14:17 and are known to alter the behavior
14:18 and composition of pollinating insects,
14:21 which can have even further reaching results.
14:24 Like diphenbosia, the plant contains high amounts
14:26 of minerals like calcium oxalate,
14:28 which can be extremely harmful and toxic when raw.
14:32 They grow in areas where the ground is bare
14:34 and vulnerable to erosion and can cause other plants
14:36 to die out due to their size and strength.
14:39 It also alters the water flow of the surrounding area,
14:42 which increases the risk of erosion and flooding.
14:45 This plant is considered a problem weed,
14:47 despite being highly sought after
14:49 and attractive in flower gardens.
14:51 Nepenese lousy.
14:54 While there are over a hundred different species
14:56 of the tropical pitcher, the Nepenese lousy takes the cake.
15:00 It offers a reprieve to those looking for nectar,
15:02 but this vibrant red plant is both tempting as it is deadly.
15:06 Curious insects and small lizards and animals
15:09 may bite off way more than they can chew
15:11 when this carnivorous plant lures them in.
15:14 Not considered dangerous to humans though,
15:16 the pitcher plant makes a lovely, vibrant addition
15:19 to a garden that will be a lot more pest free.
15:22 We have just one more on the list,
15:24 and rest assured this one is an exciting mess to behold.
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15:49 And the last one, the exploding cucumber.
15:53 This hairy perennial herbaceous vine
15:56 of the Cucarbachia family
15:58 grows in the Mediterranean region and is entirely toxic.
16:02 All plant parts can be considered harmful,
16:04 including the gherkin-like green fruits that grow.
16:07 The thing about these plants is that there's more to them
16:09 than just being toxic.
16:11 It's known as the wild or squirting cucumber for a reason.
16:15 As the fruits ripen and explode when they get to full size,
16:18 squirting cucumbers contain poisonous herbaceans,
16:21 which can be fatal if ingested.
16:23 Due to the oddity of the plant,
16:24 the toxic effects have not stopped many
16:26 from growing these unique plants year after year.
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