15 Of The Most Poisonous Plants And Fungi The World Has To Offer

15 Of The Most Poisonous Plants And Fungi The World Has To Offer

Autumn Skullcap

Sarah Culliton

Despite its allegiance with the undisputed best season, this fungi is nowhere near as peaceful as a thick-knit cardigan, a cup of chamomile tea, and a cozy bay window. Its other nickname, “funeral bells” is a little more fitting. Though, if you do ingest it, you might be on the search for a warm sweater, since its toxins can actually cause hypothermia. Also liver failure, but that one’s pretty boring by now. Hypothermia, though? Spooky!

That sums it up for 15 of the worst pieces of nature you can possibly put in your mouth. Also, hello to any jilted lovers who have discovered this article through googling things like “plant poison undetectable??” Please note this article is purely for the purposes of scientific curiosity.

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