Understanding Poisonous Plants

What is a common characteristic of plants we eat from the grocery store?

• They are only found in stores.

• They are all poisonous.

• They grow in the wild too.

• They are all fruits.

What is the manchineel tree known for?

• Growing only in Sweden.

• Being one of the world's most dangerous trees.

• Having beautiful flowers.

• Being a safe plant to eat.

What should you avoid doing in the poison garden in England?

• Touching or smelling the flowers.

• Taking photos.

• Eating the plants.

• Walking on the grass.

What happens if you touch poison ivy or poison oak?

• You become immune to poison.

• You feel nothing.

• You get a terribly itchy rash.

• You get a delicious fruit.

What is special about berry picking in Sweden?

• There are no berries in Sweden.

• You can pick berries anywhere, even on someone else's land.

• Berries are poisonous in Sweden.

• You can only pick berries in your own garden.

What is a common misconception about wild plants?

• Wild plants are always poisonous.

• Wild plants are only found in Sweden.

• All wild plants are safe to eat.

• All wild plants are dangerous.

What does the rule 'leaves of three, let it be' help you identify?

• Safe plants to eat.

• Poisonous plants like poison ivy and poison oak.

• Plants with square stems.

• All plants in the mint family.

What should you do if you see a plant with three leaves on each stem?

• Eat it immediately.

• Stay away until you know more about it.

• Pick it for decoration.

• Use it for cooking.

What is a unique feature of peppermint plants?

• They grow in patterns of three.

• They are always poisonous.

• They have square-shaped stems.

• They have round stems.

What is a common feature of plants in the mint family?

• They are only found in Sweden.

• They are all poisonous.

• They have square-shaped stems.

• They grow in patterns of three.