Can You Identify These Poisonous Plants From an Image?

By: Kennita Leon
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4 min
Can You Identify These Poisonous Plants From an Image?
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About This Quiz

If you've ever heard the saying "all that glitters is not gold," then you know exactly where we're going with this one. Not every pretty plant you makes great decor. In fact, if you touch some of them, it could be the last thing  you do. But trying to determine whether you should eat the red or blue berry takes a lot more than just looking at it. You've got to know all about the plant, what it could do and how the symptoms be cured -- if possible. So we're going to test some of that today. 

While we won't be asking you about symptoms and medications, we will ask you to identify the dangerous plants in our photos. We'll even give you a clue as to what its name could be in the questions to point you in the right direction. All of this is for us to test your knowledge of some of the most poisonous plants that make their home on this planet.

This kind of information could  save your life, so it's imperative that you know the difference between wolfsbane and a buttercup. Can you really name all these poisonous plants from a few pictures? 

Azalea
Pixabay / choiseongmi
This plant, which is native to parts of Europe, has mind-altering potential​. What is it called?
Arrowhead
Rubber plant
Azalea
Boston fern
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Azaleas are slow-growing poisonous plants native to Asia, Europe and North America. The highly toxic plant contains andromedotoxin in its nectar and leaves. In parts of Turkey, bees are purposefully fed the nectar of the azalea plant to produce the lethal "mad honey," which is said to have mind-altering potential.

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Ivy
Pixabay / MabelAmber
This notoriously itchy plant is more of a vine. What is it called?
Aloe vera
Creeping fig
Bamboo
Ivy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

These woody vines produce leaves with three to five lobes and can survive in poor soil conditions, making them simple to plant and grow. The plant can cause itchy, uncomfortable rashes on the skin when contacted. The clear liquid component of the plant, called urushiol, gives the plant its infamous reputation.

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Tulip
Pixabay / Couleur
Which of these plants is toxic to cats, dogs and horses?
Amaryllis
Panda plant
Tulip
Venus fly trap
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

These beautiful blooming plants contain tulipalin A, which induces dermatitis and is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The plant has large, brightly colored flowers that come in a variety of colors. Tulips flower in the spring and go dormant in the summer.

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Buttercup
Pixabay / Oldiefan
This plant is toxic especially when flowering. What is it called?
Buttercup
Ficus
Chinese evergreen
Orchid
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Commonly found in fields and woody areas, the buttercup plant has fibrous roots with loosely gathered flowers. The plant contains a toxin called protoanemonin, which is present in the sap and is most toxic while the plant is flowering.

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Cherry
Pixabay / webandi
The twigs and leaves of this plant contain prunasin, which is hydrolyzed to produce cyanide. Which of these plants is it?
Bleeding heart
Cherry
Primrose
Jasmine
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The cherry plant produces a dark red fruit during the summer season that is edible. However, the twigs and leaves of wild cherry plants contain prunasin, which is hyrdolyzed to produce cyanide. When ingested, this can be fatal, but the poison loses its harmful effect when the leaves are wilted.

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Oleander
Pixabay / pixabairis
This very common garden plant can make you vomit if you eat it. What is it called?
Azalea
Century plant
Oleander
Fern
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This is one of the most poisonous common garden plants there is. Oleander produces beautiful five-petal flowers that are attractive in gardens. The toxin in this plant is called oleandrin, which is found in high amounts in the plant's sap. When ingested, the nauseating taste of the sap can induce vomiting, and eating enough of the plant can cause death.

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Carnation
Pixabay / miatessa
These beautiful flowers can be found in quite a few bouquets, but they can cause skin irritation. Which of these is it?
Arrowhead
Bamboo
Creeping fig
Carnation
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The leaves of this perennial flowering plant contain a toxin that has the ability to irritate skin upon exposure. This plant is low in toxicity, but nausea can be experienced if sufficient quantities are eaten.

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Mistletoe
Pixabay / suju
This seasonal and decorative plant is fatal if eaten. What is its name?
Mistletoe
Rubber plant
Camellia
Amaryllis
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This is an evergreen shrub that produces white berries which contain toxic amines and is fatal if eaten in large quantities. Synonymous with the Christmas season, this evergreen is often used in decoration. Children account for 92% of cases of mistletoe poisoning.

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Calla Lily
Pixabay / leoleobobeo
One of these plants can cause a burning sensation when chewed and​ swallowed. Which of these is it?
Daisy
Panda plant
Calla lily
Geranium
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cats and dogs need to steer clear of this plant. Symptoms of calla lily poisoning include a burning sensation of the mouth, throat, lips and tongue and difficulty swallowing. All parts of the calla lily are considered toxic.

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Eucalyptus
Pixabay / Hans
Used to help control blood sugar levels in humans, this plant can make dog and horses sick if they eat it. Which of the following is it?
Eucalyptus
Aloe vera
Venus fly trap
Ficus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The eucalyptus leaf contains a chemical that is said to aid in the control of blood sugar. The essential oil found in the leaf is called eucalyptol and is unlikely to be harmful if consumed by humans. However, any amount of this leaf can be harmful to dogs, cats and horses.

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Tomato
Pixabay / EllenChan
Large amounts of this plant need​ to be ingested for it to be harmful. What is it called?
Tomato
Bamboo
Orchid
Bleeding heart
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

While tomatoes are totally safe for humans, the leaves and stem of the plant can make small animals sick. The tomato plant is a member of the nightshade family and contains the toxin solanine. This toxin is part of the plant's defense mechanism to deter animals from eating it. The heaviest amount of the toxin is in the plants' leaves and stems.

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Lily-of-the-valley
Pixabay / happynut
Which one of these plants has the ability to inhibit heart pumping?
Iris
Cherry blossom
Laurel
Lily of the valley
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This flowering spring plant flourishes in woodland areas and is especially fatal if ingested by children. The plant contains over 30 cardiac glycosides, which have the ability to inhibit the heart's pumping ability.

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Poinsettia
Pixabay / 463259
This festive plant can cause a rash when touched and vomiting when ingested. What is it called?
Jasmine
Chinese evergreen
Poinsettia
Century plant
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Noted for their showy appearance and use as decoration during the Christmas season, the poinsettia has the ability to cause severe skin rashes because of its ability to produce latex. Accidental ingestion of the poinsettia leaf can also cause nausea and vomiting in some cases.

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Marigold
Pixabay / Jan-Mallander
One of these plants cause skin irritation when exposed to sunlight. What is it called?
Rubber plant
Amaryllis
Marigold
Creeping fig
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The flowering blooms, stem and leaves of the marigold plant contain phototoxic thiophene derivatives, which actually have little effect on humans. However, when exposed to a combination of sun and marigold cell sap, the skin can become red and irritated.

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Hyacinth
Pixabay / epicantus
This plant looks great in the garden, but keep it away from your pets. What is its name?
Freesia
Primrose
Hyacinth
Arrowhead
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hyacinth plants grow from bulbs that contain oxalic acid, which can be harmful or potentially fatal if ingested or inhaled. Make sure you wear gloves when planting this flower!

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Angel's Trumpet
Pixabay / Merkura
Every part of one of these plants is toxic. What is it called?
Azalea
Angel's trumpet
Panda plant
Lotus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Every part of this show-stopping plant is highly poisonous. Angel's trumpet contains the toxic alkaloids scopolamine, atropine and hyoscyamine, which in modern medicine have been synthesized and used under doctor's supervision. One of the more unexpected ways this poisonous plant affects humans is when an unsuspecting gardener handles the plant and rubs their eyes or consumes food after.

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Pineapple
Pixabay / skeeze
One of these plants contains bromelain, which causes swelling of the mouth if ingested. What is the plant's name?
Camellia
Bamboo
Ficus
Pineapple
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Although the outside of this sweet fruit is not poisonous, some people do experience toxic effects from ingesting pineapples. The unripe thorns, flesh and leaves of the plant can be poisonous due to the enzyme bromelain, which is used in the meat industry as a tenderizer. Symptoms of bromelain ingestion include swelling and tenderness around the mouth.

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Wisteria
Pixabay / Buntysmum
This plant can cause severe diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration. What is it called?
Aloe vera
Wisteria
Venus fly trap
Orchid
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Producing large, long blooms that captivate the eye, the wisteria plant contains wisterin glycoside and lectin, which can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting, which can result in dehydration and death. It only takes a few seed pods to be consumed for the deadly effect of the wisteria plant to kick in.

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Daffodil
Pixabay / MabelAmber
Which of these plants, if handled, can cause scaling and itching of the skin?
Daffodil
Amaryllis
Fern
Geranium
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This spring flowering bulb plant is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and contains the alkaloid poison lycorine. The bulbs of the daffodil are often mistaken for onions and can accidentally be ingested, which can lead to accidental poisoning. Handling the plant can lead to fissures, scaling and itching of the hands.

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Snowdrop
Pixabay / Hans
This plant is useful in treating many diseases but us very harmful to pets. What is it called?
Rubber plant
Arrowhead
Creeping fig
Snowdrop
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Often used as an ornamental flower, this bulbous plant with strappy leaves contains the chemical lycorine, which wreaks havoc on the gastrointestinal system if ingested. An active ingredient in the plant called galantamine can be used to aid in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, but it is harmful to pets.

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Sweet Pea
Pixabay / _Alicja_
Which one of these fragrant flowers can cause neurological weakness if ingested?
Sweet pea
Bleeding heart
Iris
Laurel
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The colorful and fragrant sweet pea is a favorite of gardeners. However, it contains an amino acid called aminopropionitrile, which can cause neurological and musculoskeletal weakness, lethargy, tremors and seizures if ingested.

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Boxwood
Pixabay / PublicDomainPictures
What is the name of poisonous plant?
Century plant
Boxwood
Jasmine
Bamboo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This glossy, dense shrub can be bent and shaped into different formal structures. Boxwood contains steroidal alkaloids, which is toxic to people and pets. All parts of this plant is poisonous, and when it comes into contact with skin, it can cause minor skin irritations. If eaten, it causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and convulsions.

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Fig
Pixabay / Thoxuan99
The leaves of this common household plant can cause gastrointestinal irritation if ingested. What is its name?
Cherry blossom
Panda plant
Chinese evergreen
Fig
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This common household plant grows in a variety of shapes and sizes. The sap in fig leaves can be irritating to dogs, cats and horses and causes dermal and gastrointestinal irritation.

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Yarrow
Pixabay / congerdesign
This plant can cause vomiting, lethargy, drowsiness and increased urination. What is it called?
Lotus
Daisy
Arrowhead
Yarrow
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

With its long history as a topical medication used for the treatment of wounds, yarrow is a powerful plant. The plant contains toxic glycol alkaloids and volatile oils that cause drowsiness, lethargy, increased urination, vomiting and skin irritation. However, yarrow poisoning is rare.

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Elderberry
Pixabay / 127071
This plant produces potent berries. What is its name?
Ficus
Amaryllis
Elderberry
Venus fly trap
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This plant produces a dark purple berry that is used by some people to boost the immune system and to treat a variety of conditions, from toothache to high cholesterol. However, the unripe berries, seeds and bark that can cause stomach problems if eaten.

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Oak Tree
Pixabay / JamesDeMers
Theses trees are some of the largest in the world, but don't get too close. Which tree am I talking about?
Oak
Creeping fig
Aloe vera
Orchid
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Oak leaves and acorns contain tannic acid, which is poisonous to some animals and can cause kidney and stomach problems. While you shouldn't feed them to a cow or horse, acorns can be eaten by people if the tannins are leached out first.

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Amaryllis
Pixabay / stux
Which of these plants (which is very popular during the holiday season) will cause vomiting if you eat it?
Rubber plant
Amaryllis
Bamboo
Primrose
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This small genus of flowering plant is a common staple during the holiday season. The amaryllis bulb is poisonous if ingested. It contains the toxin lycorine and can induce vomiting and cause abdominal pain.

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Frangipani
Pixabay / HOerwin56
This is an island beauty that causes gastrointestinal irritation if eaten. What is it called?
Freesia
Geranium
Frangipani
Azalea
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This tropical flower native to the Caribbean, South America and Mexico is known for its unique fragrant clusters of bright colors and lasting flowers. Frangipanis possess a toxic milky sap that can cause severe eye, skin and gastrointestinal irritation in pets.

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Pansy
Pixabay / Capri23auto
If ingested in high volumes, this plant can be toxic. What is it called?
Century plant
Panda plant
Iris
Pansy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

These cheerful, blooming flowers prefer cool weather. The pansy plant is not poisonous, but it has the potential to be toxic if ingested in high volumes. Adverse effects are due to saponins, which are found in high concentration in the root of the plant.

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Cactus
Pixabay / congerdesign
Poison or not, which of these plants should you not get too close to?
Camellia
Cactus
Jasmine
Bleeding heart
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

No species of this plant is poisonous. What gives the plant its nefarious reputation are the prickles or needles that become lodged in the skin when handled improperly. Irritation, redness and infection can come about when bacteria enters the skin after the needles are removed.

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Potato Plant
Pixabay / Beeki
This plant has an extremely long list of uses. What is it called?
Ficus
Potato plant
Arrowhead
Amaryllis
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This plant has the potential to be toxic when the green tubers or new sprouts are ingested. Small levels of solanine are found in the potato plant; this toxin has the ability to cause gastric distress, shock and paralysis.

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Ginkgo
Pixabay / Marzena7
This plant is also known as maidenhair. Which of the ones listed below is it?
Creeping fig
Ginkgo
Chinese evergreen
Venus fly trap
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The seeds of the ginkgo plant contain an antivitamin called ginkgotoxin. The plant is used as a dietary supplement to help with a variety of health ailments; however, eating too much of the seeds can cause epileptic seizures and may be life threatening.

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Wormwood
Pixabay / Arcaion
Also referred to as "green ginger," this plant has a chemical called thujone in it. What is the name of the plant?
Wormwood
Rose
Hibiscus
Lily
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This herb is used for medicinal purposes. The wormwood plant is an above-ground shrub that is used to treat worm infestations. The chemical thujone is found in the plant and is distilled to create a high concentration that is used in the alcohol called absinthe.

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Rhubarb
Pixabay / Hans
This tasty plant is very poisonous if you eat the leaves. What is its name?
Fern
Orchid
Bamboo
Rhubarb
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The leaves of the rhubarb plant are highly poisonous; they contain a high amount of oxalic acid, which can cause nausea and vomiting. A human being would have to consume nearly 11 pounds of rhubarb leaves to cause death.

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Holly
Pixabay / Stevebidmead
Which of these seasonal and ornamental plants causes gastrointestinal problems if eaten?
Rubber plant
Holly
Aloe vera
Cherry blossom
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When the Christmas season rolls around, this festive red and green plant is used as an ornamental decoration. Holly can cause severe gastrointestinal ailments if ingested because of its high concentration of saponins and cyanogens.

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Stinging Nettles
Pixabay / blickpixel
Swelling and intense itching is what you've signed up for if you mess with this plant. What is its name?
Freesia
Stinging nettles
Panda plant
Daisy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The leaves and spine of the stinging nettle are covered in tiny hairs. When contacted, the needles inject histamine into the tissue of people and animals and can cause swelling, redness and intense itching. If your dog or cat eats stinging nettle, it will cause excess salivation, vomiting and muscle twitching.

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Heather
Pixabay / ulleo
Not only is this plant toxic to some pets, but it can also cause an ​upset stomach for people. What is it called?
Primrose
Camellia
Heather
Azalea
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This flowering plant is a low perennial shrub that grows to about 20 to 50 centimeters. The plant is not considered toxic to pets. If ingested, it can induce upset stomach and vomiting.

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Rubber Plant
Pixabay / Asatira
Which of these plants is often used as an ornamental plant?
Rubber plant
Ficus
Century plant
Aloe vera
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Wrong Answer

The rubber tree, of Ficus elastica, is a popular ornamental plant can grow up to 30 meters tall. Luckily, no part of this plant cause death for people. However, it is extremely toxic to pets. The plant can induce vomiting if eaten and also severe irritation just from brushing up against it.

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Buckeye
Pixabay / Couleur
The sprout and seeds of this plant contain the highest concentration of toxic chemicals. What is the plant called?
Creeping fig
Arrowhead
Venus fly trap
Buckeye
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The leaves, sprouts, chestnut and seeds of this plat are all poisonous. The highest concentration of the toxic chemical aesculin is found in the sprout and seeds. If eaten, high levels of the chemical build up in the bloodstream and wreak havoc on the central nervous system.

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Juniper
Pixabay / uroburos
What is the name of this plant that is used to make "mother's ruin"?
Chinese evergreen
Bamboo
Juniper
Amaryllis
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Wrong Answer

Of the 40 species of juniper, just a few are poisonous, and only one type is used to make gin -- sometimes called "mother's ruin" in Britain, as it was a cheap way to drink away one's sorrow in the old days. For pregnant women, eating juniper berries can also increase the chances of miscarriage.

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