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Found in North America, poison ivy contains an oily resin called urushiol that causes allergic skin reactions, leading to itching, redness, swelling, and blisters upon contact.
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Similar to poison ivy, poison oak also contains urushiol and causes similar allergic reactions on contact.
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The seeds of the castor bean plant contain ricin, a highly toxic protein that can be fatal if ingested. It can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and organ damage.
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Oleander is a highly toxic ornamental plant containing cardiac glycosides, which can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, irregular heart rhythms, and potential heart failure.
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Jimsonweed contains toxic alkaloids that can cause hallucinations, delirium, rapid heartbeat, fever, seizures, and even death if ingested in large quantities.
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Foxglove contains cardiac glycosides, similar to oleander, which can cause irregular heart rhythms, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and visual disturbances.
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Angel's trumpet contains alkaloids that can cause hallucinations, delirium, muscle weakness, rapid heartbeat, and paralysis if ingested.
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