Caution! These decorative plants pose a deadly threat

Many elegant decorative flowers that please the eye with their beauty actually possess poisonous properties. Few people know that some houseplants not only decorate the interior – their leaves and flowers can cause serious poisoning and even lead to fatal outcomes.

Specialists warn: such plants pose a particular danger in homes with small children and pets.

Here is a list of dangerous decorative plants:

**Oleander (Nerium oleander)**

Contains oleandrin and neriin, making the leaves, flowers, and even dried parts of the plant poisonous. Even a small amount can be deadly.

**Dieffenbachia (Weeping Bride / Dumb cane)**

Contains calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing the leaves causes burning and swelling of the oral cavity and throat, as well as difficulty speaking.

**Lily (Lily species, especially Lilium and Hemerocallis)**

Especially toxic to cats. Even the pollen can be deadly. Less dangerous for humans, but still requires caution.

**Datura (Flower of Hell / Angel's trumpet or Jimsonweed)**

Contains atropine, scopolamine, hyoscyamine. All parts of the plant are poisonous and can cause hallucinations, seizures, and lead to death.

**Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)**

Contains digoxin and other cardioactive glycosides. Can disrupt heart rhythm with fatal outcomes.

**Calla Lily (Zantedeschia)**

Leaves and flowers contain calcium oxalate crystals, causing burning in the mouth and throat, increased salivation, and difficulty swallowing.

**Hydrangea (Ortanca)**

When consumed in large quantities, can cause nausea, vomiting, and difficulty breathing.

**Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis)**

The cardiac glycosides it contains can alter heart rhythm and cause poisoning.

**Azalea and Rhododendron**

Contain grayanotoxins. Even a small amount can disrupt heart rhythm, cause gastrointestinal disorders, and even lead to death.