Beautiful and dangerous: plants that can't even be touched

A severe burn of the skin, accompanied by swelling of the tissues, can be obtained by touching the milkweed, the juice secreted by this plant is dangerous.

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Poison ivy is no less dangerous, as evidenced by the name itself. This plant can cause swelling, blisters and itching on the skin. Although its shiny, beautiful leaves beckon you to touch them.

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One of the most poisonous plants is hogweed, it reaches colossal sizes and is widespread in almost all regions of our country. Hogweed can leave severe burns on the skin, cause allergies, and disrupt skin protection from ultraviolet radiation. The juice of the plant can also lead to loss of vision if it gets on the mucous membrane of the eye.

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The castor plant is often used as a decorative element on the site, but this should be done very carefully. Castor oil contains ricin, a dangerous substance, in contact with the skin it causes pain, itching, and once inside the body, ricin provokes vomiting and internal bleeding.

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A cute yellow buttercup flower closes the rating of dangerous plants. The juice released by the plant is dangerous for the skin, it provokes an allergic reaction. Buttercup should not be sniffed, its pollen can cause severe coughing.

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