Dangerous Thailand plants you may encounter

In this article, we will talk about the 3 most common dangerous plants in Thailand that are poisonous or may cause injury.
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1. Coconut tree
Having decided to relax under a coke palm tree, examine the crown. Coconut flying down from 4-5 meters to the head, chest or back is unpleasant and can lead to serious injuries.
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2️. Cerberus
Cerberus - they like to plant this tree in parks, in gardens and on embankments. She gives a good shadow and takes root almost anywhere. But in all parts of the plant contains cerberin - a poison that, when ingested, can lead to cardiac arrest
If you love mythology, then, for sure, remember Cerberus - the evil three-headed dog that guards the entrance to the kingdom of the dead. It was in honor of Cerberus that this genus of plants was named because of the high toxicity of the poison contained in them.
The plant is so poisonous that the use of cerberus twigs when making a fire can lead to severe poisoning for anyone who decides to sit by the fire.
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3️. Barringtonia asiatica
This tree is called "sea poison tree" in English, but it is popularly called the "poison tree". In Asian countries, the poison obtained from the fruits of this tree is used to fish. The fish die from suffocation, while the meat remains edible.
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Safety rules for those traveling on vacation in Thailand:
- Look up more often - a coconut can break from the top of a palm tree,
- Do not touch, much less try any parts of the plants - the fauna of Thailand is unfamiliar to us and you can accidentally chew a twig of a poisonous plant,
- In case of signs of malaise, you should consult a doctor,
- Before you travel, be sure to take out medical insurance (medicine in Thailand is very expensive)
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Poisonous or dangerous plants abound in our familiar climate. This is not a reason to refuse a trip to Thailand, Malaysia or Sri Lanka. Just be careful, forewarned means armed