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

Foraged wild mushrooms have poisoned 21 children and adults, and killed one adult, in Northern California outbreaks, state health officials warned. Outbreaks have occurred since mid-November in ...

You take a trip to the countryside and, for whatever reason, you end up eating a mushroom you found that your brother-in-law ...

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 ...

You love being outdoors, camping, hiking, or just digging around in your garden with your gardening gloves. But some plants can cause serious allergic reactions. “Most poisonous plants are of concern ...

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 ...

Test your knowledge of the Pacific Northwest's most notorious flora, intermixed in this quiz with photos of their harmless lookalikes. Can you tell them apart? Let's find out now, before you learn the ...

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Unexpected things in our kitchen or around us can be poisonous. These poisonous things can be something you eat, something you use, or something you find in nature. From potatoes to cherry pits, these ...