Deadly Plants : 7 Strangest Plants In The World That You Should Never Touch

You have to admit that it actually makes you curious to touch a weird looking plant. But after taking a look at this video, you will be more mindful that you should never touch any of these weird looking plants. You don’t know what danger lies ahead for you. From a fungus that can actually cause the failure of organs to a plant that can burst into flames, here are seven of the strangest plants that you should never touch. Watch on YouTube

7. Poison Ivy: If you are inhabitant of North America, then you will likely know about the infamous “leaves of three” of Poison Ivy. This plant contains a chemical known as urushiol. If you come in contact with any part of the plant, then it can trigger painful inflammation and itchy sensation on the skin. This condition is known as dermatitis. But the most frightening thing about is that urushiol can persist on your clothing. Thus, affecting an unsuspected victim. If you ever come in contact with it, then don’t forget to take off the clothes in such a way that it doesn’t touch your skin and wash the clothes immediately. The rash can last for a week or two but usually doesn’t require any medical treatment.

6. Manchineel Tree This plant is native to Florida and it currently holds the Guinness Book Record for “most dangerous tree.” So, no messing around here! Literally every part of this dangerous plant is out to get you. The fruits of this plant are known in Spanish as “little apples of death.” The sap contains a toxin phorbol which is a carcinogen. It was once used to poison arrows in wars. The sap can kill you and it will most definitely blister your esophagus and mouth. This means that you should never stand under this tree in a storm but the raindrops will get mixed with the sap and deliver it to your unprotected skin.

5. Stinging Nettles: As clear from the name, this plant stings its poison chemical into your skin. They carry more than dozens of harmful chemical can cause irritation of skin, blisters and painful inflammation that can last upto twelve hours. This plant can grow upto the height of six feet. It has jagged leaves with hair all over it. These hair act like needles and deliver the chemicals to the person in contact.

4. Rosary Pea: It is also known as crab’s eye. Beware as the seeds of this plant are surprisingly deadly. They contain a toxic protein and even a single seed can kill you within two days. In some regions, the seeds are actually used to make jewelry. But the good thing is that you will not get the poison just by passing the seed. The bright orange or red coloured hard coating needs to be broken for the poison to be released.

3. Gympie-Gympie: Never let the cutesy name and shape of this plant fool you. Because it should never be messed with. The fruits and the leaves of this plant are covered with stinging hairs shaped like needles. They are actually difficult to remove from the skin if come in contact. The neurotoxin found in it causes painful and itchy skin condition. It is so strong that it is known to drive people mad in agony. Besides this, you should never breathe near it as the needles will get in your nose and cause nosebleed.

2. Wolfsbane: Just like Machineel tree, its toxins are just to poison arrowheads. The poisonous chemical found in it is so strong that it can paralyze someone immediately when in contact. This has been used by hunters to take down animals. It has actually caused accidental deaths. In 2014, a gardener was dealing with this plant. He has cut on his hand. The poison got into blood stream and causes organ failures immediately. He died on the way to hospital.

1. Bunya Pine: This plant can kill you with a way more brutal touch than any, although it has no intentions to murder people. This pine tree can grow upto 130 feet and produce huge cones that weigh upto 22 pounds. It, then, drops these cones on unsuspecting victims. They are lethal enough to kill someone especially when dropped from this height. Obviously, this wild plant is found in Australia. During the “cone season”, various warning signs are put in the forests. If you ever plan to visit Australia between December and March, we recommend you to watch your head.

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