Dangerous Plants: Do You Know What They Are?

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Dangerous Plants: Do You Know What They Are? - Quiz

Test your knowledge of poisonous plants! Do you know the difference between the ones that are harmless and the ones that wreak havoc?

Questions and Answers

1.

Is this oleander plant poisonous?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
- C.
  
  Only to animals
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
The leaves and branches of this plant are highly toxic. The toxins affect the heart, produce severe digestive upset and can cause death.

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2.

Watch out for the beautiful, yet poisonous impatiens.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Non-toxic! Just beautiful.

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3.

It's a little known secret that adding the berries of the mistletoe plant to any dish gives your family a sweet surprise!
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Do not eat! Eating mistletoe berries will kill you.

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4.

Hostas are poisonous to which species?
- A.
  
  Dogs and cats
- B.
  
  Deer
- C.
  
  Humans
Correct Answer
A. Dogs and cats

Explanation
Hostas are poisonous to cats and dogs...but deer love them!

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5.

Which symptom is NOT associated with azalea poisoning?
- A.
  
  Nausea/vomiting
- B.
  
  Diarrhea
- C.
  
  Headaches
- D.
  
  Difficulty breathing
Correct Answer
C. Headaches

Explanation
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6.

Which fruit's seeds, when digested, release cyanide?
- A.
  
  Orange
- B.
  
  Cherry
- C.
  
  Tomato
- D.
  
  Watermelon
Correct Answer
B. Cherry

Explanation
Cherry seeds contain a compound that releases cyanide when eaten.

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7.

Which part of the rhubarb is poisonous to eat?
- A.
  
  Skin of the stalk
- B.
  
  Leaves
- C.
  
  Inside of stalk
- D.
  
  Roots
Correct Answer
B. Leaves

Explanation
Ingesting rhubarb leaves causes convulsions and coma, followed by rapid death.

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