The plant’s seeds contain ricin, a highly toxic substance. Ingesting just a few seeds can cause severe poisoning and death. Also known as "wolf's bane," this plant contains aconitine, which can cause ...
Foxglove (Digitalis spp.) Foxglove, known for its tall spikes of tubular flowers, adds charm to gardens, but it harbors a significant danger for dogs. The plant contains cardiac glycosides, including ...
The foxglove yields the invaluable heart drug digitalis. Discovered at least as early as the 16th century, the drug fell into disrepute but was reinstated by the careful studies of an English ...