Looking at the tempting wild plants, which are truly beautiful in appearance, we can only remember the saying that all that glitters is not gold. It is precisely the most beautiful 'flowers' that are impregnated with the strongest poisons, the consumption of which can be deadly for humans... or life-saving. So that you don't have to guess what can save you and what can kill you, here is a list of eight plants that have incredible powers.
This time our interest also went to the field of botany – we found interesting ones wild plants, which you can they save your life or they kill you. On your next walk be careful around the forest and lawn, as some of these plants also grow 'in the Slovenian garden'.
WILD PLANTS THAT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE:
RAFFLESIA
The largest and widest flower in the world is Rafflesia beautiful to the eye, but fortunately it is also useful. In areas of Southeast Asia, where this plant can also be found, people use it for recovery after childbirth, because it should shrank the uterus and stopped the bleeding and restored strength. Flowering lasts only a few days, two of the 13 species of Rafflesia are extinct after World War II.
WOLFFIA GLOBOSA
The strong green color alludes to toxicity, but these small plants that cover the surface of ponds, they're supposed to be great food if you ever find yourself starving by the water. This plant is said to have incredible nutritional value – if you find a way, how to prepare it properly, it should taste like sweet cabbage. It should also be rich in vitamins A, B2, B6, C and nicotinic acid contains only 5 percent fat.
COMMON THISTLE
The spines of this plant can us they are only associated with toxicity, a The common thistle should have positive qualities. The roots, stem, flower and young leaves are said to save a person from starvation. It is also used in medicine, namely treats hemorrhoidal bleeding.
ALOE VERA
Unless you live under a rock, you probably know all the benefits of Aloe vera – should help with many skin irritations and diseases, and at the same time it has antioxidant and antibacterial properties. In medicine, it is called miracle plant, which you can use in nutritional, cosmetic, medicinal and many other purposes.
WILD PLANTS THAT CAN KILL YOU:
KRISTAVEC
In English, this plant is called Angel's trumpet, a does not occur in this plant it hides nothing angelic. Under no circumstances should she should not be consumed because it is said to cause paralysis, hallucinations, trance and death. Today, many people grow this plant in their homes gardens, not realizing that despite despite its beautiful appearance, it is clearly not safe for humans.
THE SCARLET CUP
The mushroom, which is beautiful in appearance, is inedible. For fun, you can try pouring water into it, but you should not consume it, because it should was harmful to humans. Nor should she have any nutritional value and is quite dry.
WOLF CHERRY
Wolf cherry is a wild plant, which is tempting, but its leaves and roots are supposed to be poisonous.
PECK'S HEDGEHOG
Bleeding this mushroom clearly points out its features – if she does you consume, no worries, you will not die, but the taste of bitter pepper will be in your mouth. It should force you to vomiting, and you will also become dehydrated. It can be found in Europe and the northwestern part of North America.
