Found in Europe and Asia, all parts of the plant contain aconitine, a potent neurotoxin causing respiratory failure and death.
Oleander
Native to the Mediterranean, it contains oleandrin, affecting the heart and causing irregular heartbeats, seizures, and death.
Deadly Nightshade
Common in Europe and North America, it contains atropine and scopolamine, leading to hallucinations, convulsions, and death.
Manchineel Tree
Native to the Caribbean and Central/South America, its sap causes severe skin irritation, and ingestion causes abdominal pain, vomiting, and potentially death.
Water Hemlock
Found in North America, it contains cicutoxin, causing seizures, respiratory failure, and death. Often mistaken for edible plants.
Toxicodendron
Common in North America, it causes allergic reactions due to urushiol, leading to skin irritation and internal inflammation if ingested.
Strychnine Tree
Found in India and Southeast Asia, its seeds contain strychnine, causing convulsions, muscle spasms, and death.