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5 poisonous plants growing in bushes around that can kill instantly | Pulse Nigeria

Temi Iwalaiye

<p><strong>It must have been a shock to early man when he learnt edible and deadly plants from trial and error.</strong></p>

<p>He soon discovered that while some plants were delicious and nutritious, some were <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/7-dangerous-plants-you-should-never-eat/mnlglwn">deadly </a>and dangerous. </p>

<p>Interestingly, in micro doses, some of these plants can be medicinal. Here are five poisonous plants found in Nigeria:</p>

<h3><strong>1. Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera)</strong></h3>

Sodom Apple is a poisonous plant [tanzaniaexperience]

<p>The Sodom Apple, also called Giant Milkweed, is a shrub that grows in northern Nigeria. It produces huge, milky leaves and fruit that are packed with latex.</p>

<p> It can lead to serious gastrointestinal issues, blindness, and skin irritation. </p>

<p>When used in excess, it can cause deadly poisoning. It is used in small amounts in traditional medicines for respiratory issues and skin ailments.</p>

<h3><strong>2. Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)</strong></h3>

<p>Nigerian roadsides are home to jimsonweed, a tall, leafy plant with trumpet-shaped white or purple flowers. </p>

<p>It contains deadly alkaloids such as hyoscyamine, scopolamine, and atropine, which in excessive dosages can result in delirium, hallucinations, and even death.</p>

<p>Datura is a very toxic ingredient that should never be used without professional supervision. It is used in traditional African treatments for pain and asthma.</p>

<p>ALSO READ: <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/top-5-most-poisonous-fruits-in-the-world/vsn9t1k">You should probably stay away from these 5 poisonous fruits</a></p>

<h3><strong>3. Oleander (Nerium oleander)</strong></h3>

<p>The oleander plant, a popular pink, red, and white ornamental plant in Nigeria, is highly toxic due to its cardiac glycosides.</p>

<p>It is extremely toxic and can result in severe poisoning, irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, and even death. </p>

<p>A tiny portion of the plant's leaves or flowers has the potential to be lethal.</p>

<h3><strong>4. Brugmansia (Angel’s Trumpet)</strong></h3>

<p>Brugmansia, also known as Angel's trumpet, is a trumpet-shaped plant with large flowers in Nigeria. However, its seeds and leaves contain toxic tropane alkaloids like scopolamine and atropine, which can cause hallucinations, confusion, paralysis, and even death.</p>

<h3><strong>5. African Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum)</strong></h3>

<p>ALSO READ: <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/5-foods-we-love-to-eat-but-can-be-poisonous/xtp2bg2">5 foods we love to eat but can be poisonous</a></p>

<p>African Black Nightshade, a weed with blackberries found in Nigerian farmlands, gardens, and fields, can be quite deadly. </p>

<p>Unripe berries contain solanine, a toxic alkaloid that can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea and, in large amounts, can be fatal.</p>

<p>It’s important to take note of these poisonous plants and avoid them.</p>

5 poisonous plants growing in bushes around that can kill instantly

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