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Often grown as an ornamental, Monkshood (Aconitum) is a collective genus of plants with tall stems of beautiful blue and

Plants and mushrooms can contain a heady mix of active compounds — some can contain deadly toxins, but others can

Like the death cap mushroom, deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) certainly lives up to its name. To us, it’s one of

Plants and mushrooms are usually named for a particular feature or characteristic. These features often include a species color, fruit

Some poisonous plants hide behind a harmless-sounding, common name — monkshood and white snakeroot sound innocent enough, but poison hemlock

With beautifully ornate and fragrant flowers, Datura refers to a group of attractive, but deadly plants. Like monkshood, they are

The source of one of the world’s most poisonous toxins, the castor bean (Ricinus communis) has deadly, but also interesting

Like milk thistle, white snakeroot (Ageratina altissima) is a member of the daisy family. It’s a relatively unassuming plant, and

As deadly as the name suggests, the Death Cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides) reigns supreme as the most deadly mushroom in