A council has warned its residents to "be vigilant" and not to touch the UK's most poisonous plant which is in bloom at this time of year.Hemlock water dropwort is widely considered the most toxic native plant in the UK and grows in damp areas like riverbanks, marshes, and ditches.It is particularly notorious among foragers because it smells and tastes deceptively pleasant, similar to celery or parsley.Also known as “dead man's fingers”, the poisonous plant can be fatal to humans and animals, even in small quantities. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say If ingested, it can cause death within hours.It is very common and naturally occurring across multiple regions of the UK, including the Scottish region of Argyll and Bute, where the...
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