Mother Nature can be beautiful, but she can also be deadly. This is exactly why hiking and I do not get along.

Nature is great until it attacks and causes you sickness. When you're out and about this summer and thinking about taking a long hike or jog, you might want to avoid smelling these plants and flowers.

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Some can cause severe headaches and nausea. It's just a friendly reminder to be careful when enjoying the outdoors.

Poisonous Plants to Look Out For in Missouri

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No matter where you travel just be aware of everything around you and do some research before you touch anything you don't know about. Flowers can be beautiful, but some can be toxic.

The Most Poisonous Plants in Illinois

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