Very pretty but poisonous spring flower

[cyprusmax47]

Mind! Specially leaves and root are poisonous.

Max

[Mark]

OMG, this is in my garden, thanks Max for pointing it out.

[Houdinibun]

Thank you for the information...won't touch it then.

[cyprusmax47]

Family: Mandragorum, automnalis

[cyprusmax47]

Flossie
For example Oleander which is very common in everybody's garden.
The seeds are used in rat poison mixed with wheat, a couple of seeds
can kill a child if swallowed. Amazing that Government picnic sites are
often surrounded with Oleander bushes.... crazy!
Max

[cyprusmax47]

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