Beautiful - but Deadly
A third of plants are said to contain poison, but are we likely to die in our own gardens?
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ALLAMANDA: Allamanda contains latex that can cause stomach pain and vomiting if ingested, and irritates the skin and eyes.
Now circulating round the virtual world is a warning against a certain plant. "This plant that we have in our homes and offices is extremely dangerous!," the warning says. "This plant is common in Rwanda, in many offices and homes. It is a deadly poison, mainly for children. It can kill a kid in less than a minute and an adult in 15 minutes. It should be uprooted from gardens and taken out of offices. If touched, one should never touch one's eyes; it can cause partial or permanent blindness. Please alert your buddies."
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About the author
- Writer: Normita Thongtham
- Position: Writer
