Monkshood, also commonly called wolfsbane, has appeared throughout human history — notably in European, especially Greek, myths. This plant has pretty purple flowers but also a dangerous secret.

Although nature can be incredibly beautiful, it can also be dangerously misleading at times. Out of all the plants in the world, one plant has the dubious distinction of being the deadliest: Aconitum.

Following the recent report about the death of a gardener, apparently from handling monkshood, Guy Barter, Chief Horticultural Advisor at the RHS, has this advice: Aconitum is a very poisonous plant ...

Health officials are racing to trace supplies of a spice product suspected of poisoning a dozen diners at a Toronto-area restaurant amid concerns it could be on shelves elsewhere in Canada. At least ...

A gardener was killed after apparently brushing against a super-poisonous plant while working on a £4 million country estate. Nathan Greenaway is thought to have touched the toxic flower aconitum, ...