UK garden lovers are being warned about a stunning yet deadly plant that poses a serious risk to both humans and animals. Fiona Jenkins from MyJobQuote.co.
uk has identified the oleander as Britain's most hazardous plant, with its beautiful pink flowers belying its lethal nature. "The oleander plant is the UK's most dangerous plant due to it being very toxic for both humans and animals," she said. "This plant is very poisonous, and if you ingest even a very small amount of this plant, it can result in death.
Physical contact with the plant can cause allergic reactions and severe skin irritations. It's important to keep oleanders away from children and pets." Gardeners with children or pets should think twice before planting oleanders.
They are easily recognised by their vibrant funnel-shaped blooms available in pink, white, red, coral, or yellow, as noted by the Mirror. READ MORE: Test your UK knowledge in citizenship test that many struggle with READ MORE: The SATS questions for 10-year-olds that you might not be able to get right Another plant that adds beauty but brings danger is the foxglove, commonly found in British woodlands and home gardens. Fiona warns that foxgloves contain cardiac glycosides, which are highly toxic and can lead to "serious poisoning", according to Nottinghamshire Live.
She also gave an alert about the deadly nightshade, a plant known for its purple and green blooms and smooth oval leaves. She broke it down: "It features several green berries that th.