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Nature has given us some really beautiful things, and to balance the scales it also has some of the most deadly. There are many beautiful flowers that look intriguing to eyes but can, in fact, kill you in mere seconds. They are just like the Trojan Horse that the Greeks used to win the war, they also deceive you with their beauty. However, deception can seal your fate.

"Love and Hate, Flowers can do it all."

Have you ever wondered if flowers have ever been used to end a war decisively? Well if there was ever such a time, here are some of the flowers that you would want to use.


Lily of the valley


Mainly found in Asia and Europe lily of the valley is a highly poisonous plant.

The bloom is beautiful bell-shaped with bright red berries that make it attractive to innocent travellers. But, the entire plant contains dangerous toxin capable of slowing, even stopping your heart and also induces vomiting and abdominal cramps. It is a good idea to avoid this flower unless you are willing to risk a particularly painful death.


English broom


Native to England, this flower can also be found in some parts of western and central Europe, the bright and bold blooms of this plant look like a bunch of charming miniature bananas, but packs a devastating punch. The English broom contains toxins which can affect your heartbeat and nervous system, can be especially harmful to children and people with heart conditions.


Foxgloves


Digitalis which is better known by its common name foxgloves or by dead man’s bells, is easily the most beautiful and breathtaking flower in this list but none the less deadly. People who have ingested this flower can have a long list of potential symptoms including but not limited by delirium, nausea and in some severe cases tremors and arrhythmic heartbeat.

Every single part of this flower, from the roots to the blooms and even the seeds are toxic and if consumed in large enough quantities can prove deadly.


Autumn crocus


The blooms have delicate petals, really gorgeous tones and shades of colour and a calming name, that's why it doesn't immediately strike you as one something to be careful of. But, autumn crocus contains dangerously high levels of colchicine, a toxin that has similar effects to arsenic poisoning. The flower is indigenous to the united kingdom, and can induce vomiting and burning sensation in the mouth. In some more severe cases, it can cause liver and kidney failure and even death.

So, these are some of the world's most beautiful yet deadly flowers you should keep your distance from. Well, these flowers are no good for gifting, but there are a lot of other choices that you can browse through on our site and have them delivered at the receiver's doorstep with flower delivery services.

  • Posted By : Admin
  • Jul 11, 2018
  • Category: Flowers
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