5 Easy Ways To Know Poisonous Plants Around Us

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 Written by : Siti Nurafiqah binti Zulkifle

 

Honestly, every plant around us is poisonous. To determine if a plant is poisonous is to look at the level of toxins it contains.

It is very important to know which plants are poisonous or not.

Here are 5 tricks you can use to find out if a plant is poisonous or not.




1. Observe animal interactions

Every animal is created with a natural instinct to protect itself from venomous animals including from poisonous plants. Therefore, we can use the instincts of animals to know if the plant is dangerous or not. 

If the animal approaches and eats the plant, it means it is non-toxic and safe to consume.


2. Recognize poisonous plants from their aroma

Usually, plants that contain toxins have a stinging odor that is not pleasant to smell. The effects of unpleasant odors from poisonous plants can cause dizziness, nausea, and even discomfort.

If you find a plant that produces a stinging odor and is not pleasant, avoid it immediately because it is very likely to be poisonous.


3. Pay attention to the color of the plants

We can also tell if a plant is poisonous or not by its color.

Plants with striking colors like red, yellow, blue or orange are attractive to the eye, but they can actually be signs of danger.


4. Sap found in poisonous plants

The sap is one aspect that indicates that the plant is likely poisonous. Usually, toxic sap is found in plant parts such as stems, leaves, roots, fruits and seeds.

Not everything that is gummy is poisonous, so you need to understand how to distinguish plants that contain poison and not from their sap.

One way is by rubbing the sap on the skin. If an itchy reaction occurs, it is a sign that the plant is poisonous.


5. Learn more with experts

The last and most effective way is of course by learning a lot about various kinds of plants that contain poison.

Currently, all information about plants is widely spread on the internet, both from local sites and international sites.

If not sure, just ask an expert's opinion. The more you learn about it, the more likely it is to avoid poisonous plants.


May we all be safe from any plants that can bring disease to ourselves




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