This is the most toxic plant. It is a threat to humans and animals. Poles love to plant it.

Every year, scientists from the Botanical Garden in Hamburg choose the most poisonous plant. This time, the winner was an exceptionally impressive and beautiful vine that we can often find in Polish gardens. Why is it worth watching out for?

Wisteria, also known as wisteria, is an insanely beautiful vine with purple flowers gathered in magnificent clusters. When it blooms, it looks as if it has appeared straight from a fairy tale. Unfortunately, apart from its stunning beauty and captivating scent, it is also poisonous.

What are the requirements for wisteria? It is beautiful and easy to grow.

Although it comes from far Asia, more precisely China and Japan, today wisteria can be found in many Polish . It came to Europe around 1724 and quickly gained many fans. No wonder, because when blooms in May, it is simply breathtaking. All because of its long, hanging flowers, most often purple. Depending on the variety, its color can also be blue, pink or white. In appearance, it resembles a bunch of grapes, but it is definitely more beautiful. As if that were not enough, its cultivation is relatively easy. No wonder that it decorates many gardens in the season.

What is the most poisonous plant? Wisteria won this year’s contest

Although it might seem that almost everything speaks in favor of inviting wisteria to your garden, it is worth being aware of one key thing. Especially when you have children or animals on board. Wisteria is as beautiful as it is toxic. So much so that this year she won a competition in this field organized by scientists from the Botanical Garden in Hamburg.

Wisteria is also highly poisonous to animals. Wisteria is also highly poisonous to animals. Photo: pexels.com / Guzel S

Not only are the purple flowers of wisteria toxic, but also its leaves. leaves, seeds, bark and root. We can find in them, among others, lectins, the consumption of which can cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and in extreme cases even circulatory disorders or collapse. The plant is dangerous to both humans and . Therefore, before you let yourself be enchanted by it and decide to grow it in your garden, think twice. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.

Source: Gazeta

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