Plants are a large part of the mystical world. If you’re a fan of haunting tales this time of year, odds are that you’re aware of the roles played by plants in common lore. While many of our modern medicines come from plants, many poisons also originate with our leafy friends (and foes). Because of the unique chemicals found locked inside plants and the effects they have on us, plants have been notorious sources of poisons, medical aids, and cures for as long as humans have been around. Wicked plants is a book all about the dangers, risks, and mischief that plants get up to. Check it out if you’re interested in the dangerous side of the botanical world!
What’s in a name? Some plants have pretty frightening names with dark origins. We’ve compiled a list of strange and spooky plants that share one thing in common--their ghoulish names.
