“From Oleander I learned that when one is skilled in the use of poisons, there is always someone willing to pay for the quiet disappearance of a rival, the death of a brutal husband, or the tragic fatal illness of a sibling whose inheritance one covets.” - The Poison Diaries High-res

“From Oleander I learned that when one is skilled in the use of poisons, there is always someone willing to pay for the quiet disappearance of a rival, the death of a brutal husband, or the tragic fatal illness of a sibling whose inheritance one covets.” - The Poison Diaries

Morning Glory is a popular ornamental plant and used in medicine, however it is a toxic plant as it contains many alkaloids. The seeds may cause hallucinations, neurological damage and severe diarrhoea. Ingestion of the seeds can be particular dangerous if the victim has a history of liver disorders.

“Which plant? Which plant did he touch?” “I don’t know!” The look on Father’s face is terrifying; for an awful moment I cannot tell if he is upset because Weed is ill, or because he had the nerve to tear a leaf from one of Father’s precious plants - or because Father himself did not know which plant cured the nettle sting.”

The Poison Diaries
Wisterias form romantic cascades of sweetpea-like flowers that fall in lush blue, pink or white masses from woody vines that grow mainly in the South and Southwest. The entire plant, also known as a kidney bean tree, is toxic, though some say the flowers are not. Reports say eating this plant can cause nausea, vomiting, cramps and diarrhoea. That could require treatments such as intravenous hydration and anti-nausea pills. So don’t try your luck when encountering this plant.  High-res

Wisterias form romantic cascades of sweetpea-like flowers that fall in lush blue, pink or white masses from woody vines that grow mainly in the South and Southwest. The entire plant, also known as a kidney bean tree, is toxic, though some say the flowers are not. Reports say eating this plant can cause nausea, vomiting, cramps and diarrhoea. That could require treatments such as intravenous hydration and anti-nausea pills. So don’t try your luck when encountering this plant.