A pile of ancient arrowheads from southern Africa still holds traces of toxic plant residue, even after some 60,000 years.

Researchers from South Africa and Sweden have found the oldest traces of arrow poison in the world to date. On ...

Scientists have uncovered the world’s oldest arrow poison on 60,000-year-old tools in South Africa, revealing early human ...

An otherwise beloved plant was recently thrust into a negative light after a dog in Washington, D.C., died from ingesting its flower petals. The tragedy has sparked concern nationwide, with some ...

According to the Arizona Native Plant Society, Arizona is home to 4,000 native plants and approximately 300 of them are poisonous and could harm people and pets. Some of these plants can be toxic by ...

As you and your family spend more time outdoors this summer, there are several plants you should know about that you might want to avoid. Plants such as hogweed and parsnip grow easily in and around ...

The toxic plant resembles a parsnip and is also known as "dead man's fingers". The sightings in Scotland come after sightings on beaches at Drigg and Parton in Cumbria. The Millom Coastguard Rescue ...

North Carolina’s poisonous plants, which can also be called “toxic plants,” are sometimes dangerous to touch and can react with your skin as a chemical burn. Others are fine to touch (and may even be ...

It’s a spooky time of year and a great time to consider what plants you need to be careful around. Florida is home to some of the most poisonous plants in the world. They can be found in your house, ...