

Eating rhododendrons can kill stock. : Lovely, but lethal
Eating rhododendrons can kill stock. : Lovely, but lethal


All parts of gloriosa lilies are dangerous, especially the tuberous roots. PHOTOS: GILLIAN VINE : Lovely, but lethal
All parts of gloriosa lilies are dangerous, especially the tuberous roots. PHOTOS: GILLIAN VINE : Lovely, but lethal


Widely grown, Iceland poppies are more poisonous than opium poppies. : Lovely, but lethal
Widely grown, Iceland poppies are more poisonous than opium poppies. : Lovely, but lethal


Winter roses (hellebores) are poisonous. : Lovely, but lethal
Winter roses (hellebores) are poisonous. : Lovely, but lethal


Callas like Captain Samba (pictured) are part of the poisonous Araceae tribe. : Lovely, but lethal
Callas like Captain Samba (pictured) are part of the poisonous Araceae tribe. : Lovely, but lethal


The milky sap of poinsettias provokes skin irritations. : Lovely, but lethal
The milky sap of poinsettias provokes skin irritations. : Lovely, but lethal


Simply brushing the flowers of monkshood can cause a reaction in susceptible people. : Lovely, but lethal
Simply brushing the flowers of monkshood can cause a reaction in susceptible people. : Lovely, but lethal
Lovely, but lethal
In her third article on poisonous plants, Gillian Vine warns that despite their looks, some attractive garden plants can be harmful. Some years ago...
