Plants rarely grown in gardens, usually weeds found in scattered areas. Children are especially attracted to the fruits. =Poisonous Parts=: Roots, leaves, and seeds which contain alkaloids (=atropine=, =hyoscyamine=, =scopolamine=, etc.) similar to those of the jimsonweed (see page 12). Poisoning causes drying of the mouth, dilation of eye pupils, a very rapid heartbeat, and central-nervous-system depression. Poison can be absorbed by handling leaves, as well as by eating fruits. Severely poisonous! =Antidote=: Call your doctor. Have patient vomit immediately if eaten. Exposed skin should be washed with soapy water. Physicians treat for =atropine= poisoning. NOTE: Other nightshades causing poisoning include the blue and black nightshades which are also known as bittersweets (_Solanum dulcamara_, and _Solanum nigrum_ respectively). (See page 3.) FOXGLOVE [Illustration: Foxglove, digitalis _Digitalis purpurea--SCROPHULARIACEAE_] =Description=: The foxglove is found wild in woodlands, along shady roadsides, and often is cultivated in gardens. During its first year of growth it forms clusters of leaves in a rosette pattern, but no flowers. The flowers develop on long erect stems early in summer during the second year. They are numerous showy white-lavender, or purple bell-shaped flowers which bloom for several weeks. The fruits are dry capsules with many tiny seeds. =Poisonous Parts=: The leaves and seeds. These contain the digitalis glycosides, chiefly =digitoxin=, which is a powerful heart stimulant. Poisoning is characterized by nausea, vomiting, and dizziness and can be experienced several hours after ingesting the plant parts. The plant is severely poisonous and can cause heart failure because of its powerful action on the heart muscles. =Antidotes=: Call your doctor. Have patient vomit. Physicians perform gastric lavage and treat for =digitoxin= and digitalis glycoside poisoning. GREEN HELLEBORE [Illustration: Green hellebore, false hellebore, Indian poke _Veratrum viride--LILIACEAE_] =Description=: This hellebore is found in swampy places, moist meadows, or along the edges of streams. It develops in early spring quite like the skunk cabbage, but then grows during summer on a stout stalk up to 6 to 8 feet in height. Its clasping broad leaves with parallel vein markings are conspicuous. Many small greenish-white flowers form on a branching top. The size of the plant attracts people, and children find the broad leaves and green tops a curiosity. Powdered roots and a mixture of the alkaloids are found among the contents of some insecticides.