It's easy to get distracted by the beautiful blooms and lush green leaves of plants. But, there are tons of poisonous flowers and plants to avoid in your home and garden— full of hidden dangers. Do ...

Poison Ivy Some harmless plants are mistaken for poison ivy (young box elder seedlings, for instance) but you’ll know for sure if you develop an itchy rash after coming in contact with the sap, which ...

Learn about common flowers and plants that may be beautiful but pose a threat to you, your child or even your pet. Suchandrima Bhowmik is a freelance journalist who specializes in medical, health and ...

When you see a stunning tree at the garden center, you probably don't think about its potential toxicity -- but you should!

My grandchildren enjoy walking on the paths through my flower gardens. Are there some plants that are poisonous and therefore too dangerous to have in my gardens? Some parts of plants are poisonous ...

Many common plants can cause hives or other allergic reactions. These plants usually have distinct features that you can use to avoid them. Share on Pinterest Poison ivy vines like this one are one of ...

The plants in “Most Delicious Poison: The Story of Nature’s Toxins—From Spices to Vices” come off as very smart, even cunning. They deploy chemicals to repel herbivores or attract animals that will ...