The plant dubbed the ‘most dangerous in the world,’ known to potentially induce suicidal thoughts, has now reached the UK.
The Gympie-Gympie plant, typically located in the rainforests of Australia and Indonesia, possesses a sting so potent that it’s described as experiencing a combination of being electrocuted and being engulfed in flames simultaneously. Adding to its severity, the pain it inflicts can be so intense that it may provoke suicidal ideation.
The terror plant, typically found in botanical gardens, is now securely housed within Alnwick Garden’s Poison Garden in Northumbria, UK, where it is safeguarded from public access.
In 1866, the plant first wreaked havoc when a road surveyor’s horse suffered excruciating stings, driving it into a state of madness before succumbing just two hours later.
There’s an account of the plant causing a suicide, where a man shot himself after inadvertently encountering the shrubbery.
As described by the head tour guide at the Poison Garden, the plant features ‘tiny needles’ along its edges that inflict searing pain upon contact.
Victims experience paralyzing agony for the next 20-30 minutes, with pain persisting for months after the sting.
The expert likened the sensation to a simultaneous experience of being electrocuted and set ablaze, emphasizing that even a slight brush against it can trigger intense suffering.
The unique vegetation has the potential to induce red rashes and even cause swelling of limbs, leaving individuals in agonizing discomfort that disrupts their sleep. Despite these alarming side effects, experts were confident enough to exhibit the plant at Alnwick, which boasts approximately 100 toxic plant varieties.
One component of the expansive Alnwick Garden is the brainchild of Jane Percy, the Duchess of Northumberland, who ascended to nobility following the sudden passing of her husband’s brother.
With the unexpected title came the grand Alnwick Castle – recognizable to many from the Harry Potter films – and its sprawling grounds, where Percy’s husband charged her with rejuvenating the gardens.
In an interview with Smithsonian Magazine, which dubs the garden the “world’s deadliest,” Percy reflected: “I think he believed, ‘That will keep her occupied; she’ll just plant a few roses and that will suffice.'”
“I thought, ‘This is a means to captivate children,'” she further explained.
“Children aren’t fascinated by the fact that aspirin is derived from tree bark. What truly piques their interest is understanding how a plant can be lethal, the symptoms preceding death, and the experience leading up to it.”
Percy remarked: “What’s remarkable about these plants is that it’s often the most commonplace ones that people are unaware can be deadly.”
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