With spring beginning in much of the world, we're showcasing a collection of gorgeous flowers, but with a twist. All of these blooms are among the planet's most toxic.

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Not all beautiful flowers are friendly. From nightshade to oleander, here are the most dangerous plants and poisonous flowers you need to avoid.

No one likes weeds. They invade our garden beds, siphoning soil nutrients and water away from flowers and shrubs. But which ones can do you real harm? Read on for 10 poisonous plants that might be lurking on your property.

How to identify Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac plants, [PICTURES], prevent exposure, and recommended remedies to treat the initial rash.

All plant moms should stay clear.

Enjoying the beauty of plants and flowers is definitely one of the most calming things you can do in order to relax your mind and get in touch with nature. Some plants, however, can surprise us with how poisonous they can be to our pets despite their flawless appearance. Read more and discover all the plants that are considered to be highly toxic or even fatal to canines.

Let's all spread the word with this post about these top poisonous plants so that we make the decision to either remove them from our yard, to be alert as to their presence, or better yet, never plant them in the first place when you have pets and kids. (Or grandkids!)

When creating a safe and comfortable home for your pet, it's important to understand which plants are poisonous to dogs. In this article, Dr. Jennifer Coates reviews each plant that may pose risk to your pup.

Find out which plants and flowers are considered toxic, or even deadly to pets, and which are safe with this list from our experts!

List of common poisonous plants

Poison hemlock is a potentially deadly plant that you shouldn't touch, nor should you let your pets or livestock eat. Get rid of it from your garden now!

24 common plants that are poisonous for dogs and cats. Keep your pets safe by avoiding these toxic plants.

Whether you live in a dry climate or just want drought-tolerant plants you won't have to water too often, these low-water plants will save money and the planet. Even better: they'll pump up your home's curb appeal, too.

Toé (Brugmansia) - Hallucinogenic Plants A Golden-Guide 149 A Golden Guide to Hallucinogenic Plants by Richard Evans Schultes & Elmer W. Smith To Read more: shamanism.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/a-golden-guide-to-hall... Also more information about this plant on the Erowid database. www.erowid.org These plants have been used by people for visionary and ceremonial purposes since time immemorial. They are an immense gift to humankind, and have shaped and enriched our culture. Many of these plants are to be used with great caution due to their powerful effects.

It’s so pretty and common, in fact, that many people don’t realize that the whole oleander plant can be dangerous.

How to identify, avoid, prevent and treat poison ivy. Includes ways to help prevent getting a rash if you come in contact with poison ivy!