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The white willow (Salix alba) is a prominent member of the willow genus (Salix). All willow trees have an interesting

An inconspicuous fungus that can cause serious health complications, ergot is a fungus that grows on the seed heads of

Poison Ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are all responsible for the highest number of visits to poison centers in

The Manchineel tree, also known as the poison guava (Hippomane mancinella), is an unusual and highly poisonous species. Like the

With their ornamental spires of bell-shaped flowers, foxgloves, or Digitalis, are an attractive group of herbaceous perennials. They’re popular in

This boldly colored mushroom is sure to grab your attention on an autumnal walk through a forest. Its bright orange

False morel mushrooms are the toxic lookalikes of the edible, true morel mushrooms (Morchella). There are a number of different

The fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) is a highly enchanting, but also highly toxic mushroom. Known by names like ‘toadstool’,

An ornamental, a weed, a salad ingredient, and a very toxic plant. Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) has many different reputations. When

A member of the nightshade and tomato family (Solanaceae), Carolina Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense) is a plant that can pose a