Claims that poinsettias can cause serious health problems or death in pets greatly exaggerate their risk, experts say.

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Death cap mushrooms look harmless, but are responsible for the majority of the world's mushroom-related deaths. California ...

Spotting poisonous flowers can be tricky since toxic plants are often visually appealing. However, certain characteristics can help you identify them. For example, bright colors, distinct smells or ...

There are lots of delicious edible mushrooms that grow across North America. There are even more poisonous mushrooms that foragers should leave alone. When it comes to safe, successful foraging, ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The plant that is said to have been used to execute Socrates could also be in your backyard, as the highly poisonous plant continues to spread throughout Ohio. Poison Hemlock ...

Nature's deadliest creatures employ distinct defense mechanisms. Venomous animals inject toxins through bites or stings, like cobras and jellyfish. Poisonous organisms release toxins that harm when ...

Although venomous snakes are spread throughout whole America lets’ find out which 10 states with no or least poisonous snakes in America are. Only 20 snake species are venomous in the US, among around ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Poison is a well-known defense mechanism in the animal ...