There’s A Deadly Plant Growing In New Mexico Yards That Looks Like A Harmless Weed
By Melissa Mahoney|Published August 29, 2023
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Do you love gardening or have a landscaper who does all the gardening work for you? While there are some gorgeous plants and flowers out there, looks can be deceiving and maybe even a little deadly. One deadly plant growing in New Mexico yards is as beautiful and colorful as it is deadly. If you have foxglove growing in your garden, you may want to consider getting something else in its place.
With its stunning stalks of purple, pink, or white bell-shaped flowers, foxglove can make a beautiful addition to any garden.
Common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) typically blooms between late spring and mid-summer. While their lifespan is somewhat short and the blooms are gorgeous, there's something they're hiding.
Foxglove is quite poisonous so you may want to take a minute to consider if you even want it in your garden. Within the plant and its flowers are digitalis and other cardiac glycosides, poisons that can cause a cardiac event and even death.
If you do have foxglove in your yard, it's best to keep pets and young children away from this deadly plant. The poison is found in every part of the plant from the seed to the stem to the leaves to the flowers.
While poisonings and death are rare with foxglove, they can still happen. If any part of the plant is accidentally ingested, it's best to seek medical attention immediately.
Did you know that foxglove is poisonous? Do you know of another deadly plant growing in New Mexico yards? Let us know! If you enjoy plants and flowers, check out the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. It’s a great day trip destination in New Mexico!
Do you want to learn more about gardening? There are plenty of gardening classes you can take on Masterclass.com!
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