The Poison Garden

Most of the time you know when you are in danger, like when a bear is charging at you or someone is following you down a dark street. But did you know there are deadly killers hidden right under your feet?
Some plants and flowers may look innocent but can kill you with a taste or even a touch.
The Poison Garden has gathered many of these plants together to show and teach us about these fascinating species. Situated within the Alnwick gardens in Northumberland, England, the section is guarded by imposing black metal gates that read "These Plants Can Kill". Created by the Duchess of Northumberland, it is inspired by a legendary apothecary garden grown by the Medicis that harbored not only medicinal herbs but deadly ones that proved useful in poisoning their enemies.

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Some of the plants in the Poison garden include poison hemlock, deadly nightshade, black henbane, and the deceivingly pretty common foxglove. There are about 100 other plants to view, some locked behind their own cages for your own safety!

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Learn more at http://www.alnwickgarden.com/explore/whats-here/the-poison-garden