THERE are many poisonous plants about - such as poisonous mushrooms - which are usually avoided by people and animals.

THERE are many poisonous plants about - such as poisonous mushrooms - which are usually avoided by people and animals.

But there are also more common garden plants that are poisonous - such as azaleas, rhododendrons, mountain laurel and foxglove.

Cherry twigs contain cyanide; the stems and leaves of potato and tomato plants contain poisonous compounds; and the leaves of the rhubarb plant are also poisonous. - amazingfactsworld.com