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the Philippines is home to various poisonous plants, some of which can be lethal if ingested or come into contact with the skin. Here are ten of the most poisonous plants in the Philippines: 1. Datura (Datura metel) - Also known as “trompeta,“ “angel’s trumpet,“ or “devil’s trumpet,“ this plant contains potent alkaloids that can cause hallucinations, delirium, and even death. 2. Strychnine Tree (Strychnos nux-vomica) - This tree’s seeds contain strychnine, a powerful neurotoxin that affects the central nervous system, causing convulsions and respiratory failure. 3. Castor Bean Plant (Ricinus communis) - This plant’s seeds contain ricin, a highly toxic protein that can be lethal even in small amounts. 4. Caladium (Caladium bicolor) - The leaves of this ornamental plant contain oxalate crystals that cause skin irritation and can be toxic if ingested. 5. Oleander (Nerium oleander) - Widely cultivated as an ornamental shrub, all parts of the oleande
