Are there different types of plant toxicity?
There are three general categories that describe how poisonous plants affect humans and other animals. The time required for development of symptoms varies with the individual poison. • Lethal plants: Some plants are lethal if you eat, lick or swallow the poisonous part of the plant. • Plants that cause digestive problems or pain: Some plants will not kill you, but eating them can make you very uncomfortable. • Skin irritants: Some plants can cause itching, irritation, swelling, rashes.
