The Top 10 Deadliest Plants (They Can Kill You!)
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Some plants and flowers can be beautiful, but also extremely deadly. Join SciShow's Michael Aranda for a look into the top 10 deadliest plants, and find out just how toxic they are to humans and animals.
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Foxglove:
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Cerbera odollam:
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Oleander:
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Aconite:
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Hemlock:
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Nightshade:
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Rosary pea:
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White snakeroot:
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