what are some poisonous plants in the amazon rainforest?
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['Rafflesia arnoldii the giant panda of the plant world.', 'Drosera rotundifolia The sinister sundew. ... ', 'Abrus precatorius the deadly love bean. ... ', "Dracunculus vulgaris Dracula's flower. ... ", 'Castor oil plant the most poisonous in the world. ... ', "Aconitum the devil's helmet. ... ", 'Nerium oleander the sweetly scented killer. ... ']
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Branching Ivy: This includes branching ivy, glacier ivy, needlepoint ivy, sweetheart ivy and California ivy. The leaves are more toxic than the berries. Cardinal Flower: These gorgeous hummingbird favorites can cause vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation, abdominal pain and heart rhythm disturbances.
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['Dieffenbachia. Ingestion can cause stinging or burning of mouth and throat. ... ', 'Caladium. Similar to dieffenbachia poisoning. ... ', 'Philodendron. Similar to dieffenbachia poisoning. ... ', 'Pothos. Similar to dieffenbachia poisoning. ... ', 'Peace Lily (Spathe) ... ', 'Calla Lily. ... ', 'Oleander. ... ', 'Daffodil.']
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Likewise buttercups, foxgloves, primrose, delphiniums/larkspur, columbine (aquilegia) hellebore, comfrey, poppy, periwinkle, monkshood, nightshade, ivy, privet, holly and yew are all reasonably common garden plants and all are toxic.
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['Nerve Plant. Fittonia species. ... ', 'ZZ Plant. Zamioculcas zamiifolia. ... ', 'Lucky Bamboo. Dracaena sanderiana. ... ', 'Snake Plant. Sansevieria species. ... ', 'Spider Plant. Chlorophytum comosum. ... ', 'Ponytail Palm. Beaucarnea recurvata. ... ', 'Arrowhead Plant. Syngonium podophyllum. ... ', 'Calathea. Calathea species.']
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Sago palms are spiky plants that are toxic when eaten. All parts of the plant are toxic, including the thorns. The seeds, rather than the thorns, are the most dangerous parts. The seeds have the largest amounts of cycasin, a type of glucoside.
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['Kapok Tree. Found from southern Mexico down to the southern Amazon, as well as in West Africa, this rainforest giant can reach up to 200 feet in height. ... ', 'Rubber Tree. Native to the Amazon, the rubber tree provides material for everything from tires to waterproof clothing. ... ', 'Ramón Tree. ... ', 'Xate. ... ', 'Ipê']
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Taxus baccata (European yew) is a well known poisonous plant. Eating a relatively small quantity of leaves can be fatal for livestock and humans. The toxicity of yew leaves is due to the presence of alkaloids known as taxines, of which taxine B is suspected as being one of the most poisonous.
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Rhododendron from the heath family (Ericaceae) is poisonous to bees and humans. It contains an andromedotoxin. Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) also contains an andromedotoxin which can poison humans. California buckeye (Aesculus californica) – has caused losses of honey bee colonies throughout its range.
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Hyacinth. Highly toxic plant and when swallowed, it can cause depression, intense tremors, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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Deadly nightshade is one of the most toxic plants in the Eastern Hemisphere. While the roots are the most deadly part, the poisonous alkaloids run through the entirety of the plant. Scopolamine and hyoscyamine are among these toxins, both of which cause delirium and hallucinations.
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Poison frogs (also called poison arrow frogs, poison dart frogs and dendrobatids), are the most brightly colored frogs in the world. They live in wet, tropical forests in Central and South America where their diet contributes to the toxins they secrete through their skin.
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These semi-aquatic reptiles are the largest alligator species on the planet, and the deadliest killers in the Amazon rainforest. They tend to stick to shallow waters, so your Amazon River cruise guides will be on the look-out for these creatures on skiff excursions through the South American jungles.
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In Ecuador, you live and die with the poisonous bananas. Bananas from Ecuador are sprayed with pesticides, many of which are particularly toxic. ... Several of the pesticides used in Ecuador's banana plantations are, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), carcinogenic or have similar serious side effects.
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This tree's fruit is Poisonous to humans. ... Its flowers are a respiratory irritant and its leaves, bark, flowers and sometimes fruit are poisonous."
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Most types of lilies are poisonous, including asian lilies (Lily asiatica), tiger lilies (Lilium tigrinum), stargazer lilies (Lilium orientalis) and Easter lilies (Lilium longiflorum).
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The golden pothos plant, also known as the pothos, devil&rsquo;s ivy, taro vine, or ivy arum, is toxic to cats. The leaves and stem of the golden pothos contain calcium oxalate crystals, which are toxic and can penetrate soft tissue in the mouth, throat, and stomach.