sevenpencee: The pretty flowers, and succulent, sweet berries are so toxic that merely brushing up a
sevenpencee: The pretty flowers, and succulent, sweet berries are so toxic that merely brushing up against this plant will cause pustules. A favourite of poisoners for centuries, Atropa Belladonna, better known as Deadly Nightshade, will provide those unlucky enough to consume it’s fruit with a painful death. Atropine, the toxin in these beautiful plants, causes paralysis of the involuntary muscles, including the heart and lungs. Other signs of Atropine poisoning include racing pulse, confusion, seizures, and hallucinations. (source 1, 2) -- source link