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poi·sonous plant
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poisonous plantnoun
a plant that when touched or ingested in sufficient quantity can be harmful or fatal to an organism
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poisonous plant
Plants that produce toxins and/or causes irritation on contact are referred to as poisonous plants. The toxins in poisonous plants affect herbivores, and deter them from consuming the plants. Plants cannot move to escape their predators, so they must have other means of protecting themselves from herbivorous animals. Some plants have physical defenses such as thorns, spines and prickles, but by far the most common type of protection is chemical.Over millennia, through the process of natural selection, plants have evolved the means to produce a vast and complicated array of chemical compounds to deter herbivores. Tannin, for example, is a defensive compound that emerged relatively early in the evolutionary history of plants, while more complex molecules such as polyacetylenes are found in younger groups of plants such as the Asterales. Many of the known plant defense compounds primarily defend against consumption by insects, though other animals, including humans, that consume such plants may also experience negative effects, ranging from mild discomfort to death.
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poisonous plant
A poisonous plant is any type of flora that contains substances that can cause harm, discomfort, illness, or potentially death to humans or animals if ingested, touched, or in some cases, inhaled. The level of toxicity may vary among different plants, and some may only be harmful if specific parts are consumed or during a particular growth stage. The effects can range from mild irritations to severe neurological defects or organ damage.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of poisonous plant in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of poisonous plant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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