7 of the World’s Deadliest Plants: Quick Facts

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Bittersweet nightshade

Deadly nightshade plant, Atropa belladonna, with dark purple berries, green leaves, and several bell-shaped purple flowers.

White snakeroot

Castor bean seeds

Cluster of open seed pods revealing bright red and black seeds of the jequirity bean (Abrus precatorius) among green leaves.

Rows of green Nicotiana tabacum tobacco plants growing in soil, showing broad, bright leaves and healthy foliage.

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