How dangerous the plant with the “eyes” (photo)
A bit frightening sight — not the worst.
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In the United States and Canada can be found an unusual plant called tolstonozhkovaya. Its white berries with black spots resemble the eyes of a porcelain doll, which the locals also called Voronet “doll eyes”.
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A perennial plant with branching stem does not grow above a meter. He has a soft white inflorescence, but the proverbial “eyes” tenderness is not peculiar — they are poisonous. However, in birds that eat these fruits, have developed an immunity to poison. People will carry much less.
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In our time, tolstonozhkovaya grown as an ornamental plant, but in the past native Americans used it in traditional medicine — they treat a sore throat.
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