​The ten most disgusting succulent plants

Everyone has different preferences. Some people like to grow flowers, such as daffodils, rhododendrons, etc., while others prefer to grow succulents. Succulents are mostly green, with oval and thick leaves. It has a relatively strong vitality and can grow in harsh environments compared to other plants. However, some succulents are particularly disgusting, with various shapes and strange smells. Let us introduce the ten most disgusting succulents below.

Succulent plants, as one of the most popular cultivated products nowadays, are deeply loved by the public for their cute appearance and various shapes and postures.

Whether at home, in the office or in a green environment, you can see succulents to a greater or lesser extent. According to statistics, there are more than 10,000 species of succulents in the world, and more than 50 families and genera.

Because of the wide variety of species, there are both "good" and "bad" ones. Although most succulents have beneficial effects such as purifying the air, absorbing formaldehyde, beautifying the environment, etc., there are still some [toxic] succulents!

Today, let’s talk about poisonous succulents:

①. In which families are the “toxic” succulents mostly concentrated?

▲ Euphorbiaceae

Most succulents in the Euphorbiaceae family are poisonous, but their toxicity mostly comes from their juice, and they do not release harmful toxic gases.

▲ Crassulaceae Crassulaceae

Most succulents of the genus Tripterygium contain thorns. If you are accidentally pricked or stabbed, you will experience symptoms such as skin redness, itching, and allergies. Excessive intake may also cause damage to the heart.

▲ Asclepiadaceae

The juice of most succulents in the Apocynaceae family is poisonous and can cause discomfort to the human body if accidentally ingested.

▲ Agavaceae

Some succulents of the Agave family have poisonous sap. If people with skin allergies come into contact with the sap, it will cause burning, itching, rashes, and even blisters.

②. What are some common “toxic” succulents?

▲ Qilin Palm

Euphorbia is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family and is native to the dry, hot, sunny regions of eastern India. The whole plant contains white, highly toxic stem juice that can cause allergic symptoms such as redness, swelling, and itching on the skin. If it splashes into the eyes, it can cause blindness, and if accidentally ingested, it can cause serious poisoning.

▲ Keel

Dragon bone belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. The shape of dragon bone is like a columnar cactus, which can reach 2 to 3 meters in height. It is also mistakenly believed by many people to be a plant of the Cactaceae family.

Because of its high shape and thorns, if the skin comes into contact with the juice of the dragon bone, allergic symptoms may occur, especially avoid contact with the ulcer and eyes!

▲ Yushu

Jade plant, Crassulaceae. The stem is fleshy and thick with many branches. The branches and leaves contain a large amount of euphorbia sulphurin. If the human body comes into contact with the juice flowing out of the branches and leaves, it will cause redness, swelling, pain, and blistering of the skin. If it splashes into the eyes accidentally, it can cause blindness!

▲ Euphorbia pilosa

Euphorbia pilosa, Euphorbiaceae, also known as iron crabapple. Red flowers bloom on the top of the barberry, which looks delicate and charming. However, its stems are branched and covered with dense, hard, and sharp cone-shaped thorns. If you are pricked, the toxins in the juice will irritate your skin and mucous membranes. Ingestion by mistake will cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and other symptoms!

▲ Group eggs

Group eggs, Crassulaceae Crassulaceae, genus Crassulaceae, winter type species. The flowering period is summer, and the color will be pink or lavender. Likewise, the toxicity of the egg comes from its sap, and contact with the sap may cause skin allergies.

▲ Bachelor tree

Euphorbia gracile, also known as green jade tree and green coral, belongs to the genus Euphorbia in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean coast of Africa. The whole plant contains toxic juice, which can be used as an emetic and laxative, but it is highly irritating and can cause skin inflammation, redness, swelling, itching and pustules upon skin contact. It has antibiotic effects against Staphylococcus aureus.

▲ Large flowered rhinoceros horn

Rhinoceros horn, Apocynaceae, genus Pandora. The base is branched with tooth-like protrusions, and the branches are gray-green and shaped like rhinoceros horns. Because its edges are densely covered with fine hairs, and its edges are slightly prickly and have a certain odor, and it reproduces by attracting flies for pollination with its foul odor, it is also called the stinking meat flower. It is also rich in juice, which can cause allergic symptoms when it comes into contact with human skin.