The Deadliest Plants found on Earth
The Deadliest Plants found on Earth At first sight, most plants may seem harmless, and yes, most of them are. However, many other seemingly plants harbor some of the deadliest chemicals known to man. The following are ten plants with a bloodstained history. If you ever find yourself in the wilderness, you're going to be better off avoiding these plants unless what you were looking for was a slow and painful death. 1. The Hemlock The Hemlock also known as the Conium is a species which belongs to the Apiaceae family. All of the six species which belong to this family are poisonous. The Hemlock made its name as the cause of famous Greek philosopher, Socrates' death. All parts of this plant are poisonous and even when its stem dies, it remains toxic for up to three years. Symptoms appear after 20 minutes to three hours. Hemlock poisoning is very serious and unless immediate treatment is provided it can be fatal. Complications such as kidney failure, respiratory failure, paralysis,
