9 poisonous plants lurking in the garden which could cause you harm

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 13th Jun 2019, 12:57 GMT

Green fingered Leeds residents are being warned to look out for common poisonous plants in their gardens.

The experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have researched the plants that could cause harm to humans and pets. Among the list are garden favourites which if eaten, these can lead to symptoms including vomiting and nasty rashes:

Nine poisonous plants lurking in the garden.placeholder image
Nine poisonous plants lurking in the garden.
It may smell and look lovely but the toxic compounds in Lily of the Valley called cardiac glycosides can leave you feeling dizzy, vomiting and covered in a rash.placeholder image
It may smell and look lovely but the toxic compounds in Lily of the Valley called cardiac glycosides can leave you feeling dizzy, vomiting and covered in a rash.
These contain cyanide. But dont worry, you need to eat lots for it to be fatal.placeholder image
These contain cyanide. But dont worry, you need to eat lots for it to be fatal.
Often found on riverbanks and in ditches, this can cause sickness if eaten. In severe cases, it can kill by paralysing the lungs.placeholder image
Often found on riverbanks and in ditches, this can cause sickness if eaten. In severe cases, it can kill by paralysing the lungs.
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