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Don’t be fooled by the colourful blooms or bright foliage – these are some of Canada’s most poisonous plants. These plants aren’t as rare as you think, and may even be growing in your own backyard. Protect yourself and family by becoming familiar with each one.



A native herb of western Canada, the lupine has caused poisoning and death in both animals and humans. Tests have shown lactating goats that ingested lupine seeds, passed anagyrine (a toxic alkaloid) into their milk, which caused sickness in humans who consumed it. (credit: iStock )