Your backyard may be a place of peace, play, and plant life—but some of that greenery could be more dangerous than it looks. From innocent-looking tulips to the deceptively beautiful deadly nightshade ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Some poisons are known for creeping slowly through the ...

With spring in full swing and warmer temperatures setting in, you may see more flowers and plants bloom in your backyard. Although they add beauty to your backyard, are you aware of whether the plants ...

Spotting poisonous flowers can be tricky since toxic plants are often visually appealing. However, certain characteristics can help you identify them. For example, bright colors, distinct smells or ...

A toxic tour of the high-security facility with more than a hundred plants that could kill you. “Look, don’t touch” is the motto at Alnwick’s poison garden in Northumberland, unless you’re a ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - A critical recall has been issued for a potentially contaminated salad mix. Packages of Dole spring mix might contain hairy nightshade, a poisonous plant that can be toxic to humans.