These 12 plants are among the most dangerous in North America. Here are some expert tips on how to identify and avoid them.

Few things are as gorgeous, inviting, or peaceful as a garden—but some of the prettiest flora can also be deadly. It's important to be aware of the toxic plants and flowers you shouldn’t have around ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Young female backpacker picking berries off wild bush - Pamelajoemcfarlane/Getty Images There are millions of plants on our planet ...

Toxic and poisonous plants grow in Michigan, including giant hogweed, poison ivy, poison oak, wild parsnip, poison sumac and poison hemlock. Contact with the plants can cause skin irritation, blisters ...

The toxic plant that killed Socrates thousands of years ago is becoming more prevalent in Iowa. Poison hemlock is an invasive biennial plant that has tall, smooth stems with fern-like leaves and ...

The summer offers the perfect chance to enjoy afternoons and evenings outdoors in your garden, and you may not be the only one eager to take advantage of these warm conditions. Dogs love being outside ...

Poinsettias are mildly toxic to cats and dogs, causing skin irritation from the plant's sap or stomach upset if ingested. Claims that poinsettias can cause serious health problems or death greatly ...

Plants can brighten up any space, from a garden bed full of summer veggies in the sun to a windowsill hosting a potted succulent, but not every leafy favorite is safe. We’re not talking about lawn ...