These plants are both beautiful and highly toxic, so don't be fooled by their pretty looks

Right now is the time when there are plenty of flowers and plants around, and many people, when looking at those beautiful flowers and plants, like to pick or touch them. But there is a saying that the more beautiful something is, the more dangerous it is, and the same goes for plants. Many plants are toxic, so you must be careful.

1. Rosary pea

The rosary pea looks very much like the love pea, with the only difference being that one side of it is black. The rosary pea is toxic, and after a person eats it, it can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. The whole plant is toxic. Its beautiful name and appearance have fooled countless lovers. The more beautiful something is, the more vicious its toxicity.

2. Larkspur

The flowers of larkspur are extremely beautiful, just like little swallows dancing gracefully, and many people grow some as ornamental flowers. But in fact, the entire larkspur plant is toxic, and by comparison, the toxicity in its seeds is even greater. If eaten by accident, it may lead to death from respiratory failure, so whether it is children or pets at home, they must not be allowed to eat it.

 3. Datura

Datura is a relatively common flower. Its flowers look a bit like little trumpets, like the horns of an angel, and it can grow into the shape of a tree, with flowers hanging down one by one. However, datura is a flower whose entire plant is toxic. Friends who have seen the TV drama "The Return of the Condor Heroes" all know that the love flower that made Yang Guo and Xiaolongnü suffer so deeply and be torn apart by agony is indeed datura.

4. Butterfly bush

Butterfly bush has one special characteristic: after its flowers are crushed and placed in a river with fish, the fish inside will be numbed. Some people use this method to catch fish. The flowers of butterfly bush are not only beautiful but also carry a fragrance. Some parks plant it for ornament and landscaping, but its plant also has mild toxicity, so do not eat it by mistake.

5. Catnip

If catnip is eaten by a cat, it will cause hallucinations, leading it to make movements different from usual, and some will even think they are chasing mice. But catnip does no harm at all to cats. Some people grow some catnip to tease the cats at home. And catnip not only has this effect on cats, but also on feline animals in general.

Most flowers are fine, but you still need to be careful. Many flowers are fine when simply viewed, but you must never touch them or pinch off their branches, especially those plants you do not know at all.