Okay, rule number 1 of survival is I don't recommend putting strange plants near your junk if you don't know what they are. One man had the misfortune of using the world's most poisonous plant as ...

We’ve uncovered some strange and surprising facts about some of our hardiest plants. Scientists in Germany ... aren’t just tough – they can be dangerous too. These natural fire starters ...

There is a lethal plant out there thought to be the most toxic in the world - known for a sting so agonising it has driven some people to contemplate suicide. The ferocious Gympie-Gympie sports ...

Knowing which plants are toxic and which are safe can help you make informed decisions to protect your pets. In this article, ...

toxic and harmful plants. The Poison Garden, part of the Alnwick Garden, in Northumbria, is set by the impressive grounds of Alnwick Castle which has been used as a backdrop for the Harry Potter ...

Prof Barr, a professor of field ecology, tells the BBC about a number of other dangerous plants sitting in plain sight and why some pose such a threat. The toxic sap of the giant hogweed ...

A biodiversity hotspot in a remote part of South Africa has become the hub of an illegal trade in protected plant species, with organised crime groups capitalising on overseas demand. "They've not ...

A biodiversity hotspot in a remote part of South Africa has become the hub of an illegal trade in protected plant species ... We have this super-strange looking thing that comes from the African ...