Very dangerous plants

Some plants can be very dangerous or irritate, mainly if swallowed, but sometimes even through touch, below are some examples:

• Foxgloves
• Monkshood
• Rue
• Henbane
• Deadly Nightshade
• Laburnum
• Yew berries
• Nettles

Please take care when choosing or picking plants and ask for advice.

Be HERBWISE

• Be sensible and careful.
• Always find out about a plant before you pick it.
• Never eat a plant even if your friends say “It’ll be alright”.
• Ask an adult who knows about plants and herbs.
• Look in a book or use the Internet – make sure you identify it carefully.
• Remember – a plant may look pretty but be dangerous.