Don’t put your thumb on this green. Many gardeners might not be aware of the lethal plant thought to be the most toxic in the world called the Gympie-Gympie. The ghoulish greenery sports tiny ...

Some plants may look harmless, but they are quite deadly. The Sodom Apple, also called Giant Milkweed, is a shrub that grows in northern Nigeria. It produces huge, milky leaves and fruit that are ...

What if the holiday plant everyone whispers about is more myth than menace? The poinsettia’s scarlet bracts scream danger to the eye, and that milky sap feels like a warning label. Yet the scary ...

During the summer, many people may spend time working outdoors, embarking on hikes or otherwise spending time in nature. If you're someone who finds themselves spending ample time surrounded by ...

Many homeowners love the idea of adding a variety of lovely flowers and plants in their backyard to beautify the space and create a peaceful place to relax. You may add the plants yourself, or they ...

Toxic and poisonous plants grow in Michigan, including giant hogweed, poison ivy, poison oak, wild parsnip, poison sumac and poison hemlock. Contact with the plants can cause skin irritation, blisters ...

More than likely, we've all had a scare once or twice involving poison ivy. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, being educated about poison ivy and how to deal with its effects is important. Learn how ...

Anthony Booker is affiliated with The Royal Society of Chemistry, The Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine, The British Pharmacopoeia, The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, The ...