Poisonous Plants Hiding in Your Backyard

When it comes to nature, the general rule of thumb is this: The poisonous stuff looks scary, and the harmless stuff looks beautiful (or, at the very least, unassuming). So it might be a surprise, then, to learn that plants and flowers—often beautiful, always unassuming—rank among the most dangerous things on the planet. And no, we're not just talking about the exotic blooms hiding in the Amazon—we're referring to the very plants and herbs that grow in your own backyard. Read on to find out what experts say are the poisonous plants that might be lurking just a few feet away.

23 Poisonous Plants Hiding in Your Backyard