These are the 8 most poisonous plants in the world, are any found in Colombia?

Today, on the planet you can find a great variety of biodiversity in different continents and countries around the worldallowing people to marvel at different environmental environments that allow them to see nature in all its splendor, as is the case of the fauna and the flora.

Nevertheless, A part of nature can be dangerous for different living beings, as is the case of florawhich due to the natural properties that some of the plants have, can intoxicate or poison people.

According to an article published on the BBVA Open Mind website, In the world there are about eight poisonous plants that cause different effects on people. who come to have contact with any of these.

These are the 8 most poisonous plants in the world:

Aconite

This plant is one of the most poisonous in Europe and can be toxic just by touching it. Its poison is aconitine, which is a neurotoxin that can pass through the skin.

chamomile of death

This plant can be found in the tropical strip of America. The tree on which the chamomile of death is dangerous in all its propertiescausing the same sap it generates to burn the skin.

Belladonna

These berries are recognized for being fruits with sweet flavors, however, That flavor it generates is lethal for people.

castor

This shrub was born on the African continent and has spread to different warm and tropical regions. The seeds of this plant are some of the most poisonous in the world.

American Licorice

This plant is recognized for the use made of its seeds, since when they are opened, they can release toxins called abrins, which are stored inside.

Oleander

This ornamental plant is cultivated in different regions of the world and It is usually one of the most poisonous on the planet. It contains different toxins that can cause poisoning.

Gimpi Gimpi

It is recognized for being one of the most dangerous plants on the planet. The large-leaved bush can cause a great deal of pain for months or years.

potato plant

This plant contains two types of toxins: solanine and chaconine, which in some cases are not so common in tubers.

Are any of these plants found in Colombia?

Colombia is currently part of the list of countries that have the highest biodiversity index on the planet, allowing a wide variety of marine and coastal ecosystems to be found, as well as different species of fauna and flora that can be found in the national territory.

According to the Picture This website, The most venous plant that can be found in Colombia is castor bean.