Flowers are the natural way to trick an insect into helping a plant to reproduce and grow. Flowers have also ensured that those who absolutely love gardening in their backyards have something wonderful to look at when the blooms come in for the summer. As of right now, there are over 350,000 different species of flowering plants in the world, and most of those are quite calm and peaceful. There are a handful out there, however, that are willing to kill without remorse to get what they want. Here are ten beautiful flowers that are straight killers. Keep an eye out for these flowers and plants in the wild. Your children’s and your own life may depend on it.

Kalmia LatifoliaKalmia Latifolia, which is commonly known as a mountain laurel, produces nice pink and white flowers during the late spring months. These flows contain two forms of toxins: andromedotoxin and arbutin. The first can cause the heart to beat dangerously slow and fast at the same time in different areas, causing serious problems. Cardiac arrest is common.

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Colchicum Autumnale can be found mostly throughout the UK, but has quickly spread to the rest of Europe and New Zealand. It is a deadly killer that causes Colchicum poisoning, which forces a slow, painful death. There is no cure.

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