Landscaping has grown a lot in recent years. For this reason, many Brazilians have the habit of growing plants and flowers inside apartments or in the garden at home. However, toxic flowers and plants are responsible for numerous cases of poisoning and symptoms can be fatal if ingested. Keep reading and find out what are the most common toxic plants in Brazil.
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About toxic plants
In California, the Center for Poisoning states that levels of toxicity range on different scales in the level of danger. Level 1 is the mildest and usually causes allergic skin reactions.
Levels 2 and 3 are moderate and their reactions can include pain, irritation, nausea and vomiting. Level 4 is considered the most serious and its consequences are fatal, such as death or even reaching vital organs for the body, such as the liver and heart.
Brazil's most poisonous plants
In Brazil, according to Fiocruz, the most toxic plants are also one of the most cultivated in gardens throughout the country. For this reason, knowing these species is essential in preventing cases of intoxication. So, be careful not to consume leaves and fruits of plants that you are not familiar with.
- Nobody can with me
No one really can. Present in several places, consumption of the plant causes burning, swelling in the mouth, lips and tongue, vomiting and even suffocation.
- parrot's beak
Very common at Christmas time, the sap present in this plant can cause skin lesions, difficulty seeing and swelling in the mouth, tongue and lips.
- oleander
The white color seems harmless, but this plant is extremely toxic and has the power to cause heart disorders that can lead to death.
- White skirt
In addition to having a hallucinogenic effect, all parts of the white skirt are toxic. Careless consumption of the plant can cause tachycardia, hallucinations, delusions and, if ingested in large quantities, the white skirt can cause death.
- crown-of-christ
Present on fences and many gardens, you may even have a photo with this flower. However, know that the sap present in the plant can cause skin injuries and hand contact with the eyes can lead to loss of vision.
For this reason, be aware of the main types of most toxic plants in Brazil. In case of undue ingestion, do not make homemade preparations, such as teas or medicines, without medical advice. The ideal is to look for the emergency in cases of poisoning.