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Whatever you do, don't ingest any of these 12 killer plants.
You sent us your best flower shots from Switzerland to California. Here are the ones that really blew us away.
![The hooded petals of this blue and violet flower resemble the serene pose of a monk's head bent in prayer. But don't be fooled by its tranquil appearance: If ingested, the toxins found in this plant's leaves and roots can cause paralysis of the respiratory system, muscle spasms, vomiting, and even death. Monkshood grows in moist woods and along creek banks in mountainous areas throughout most parts of the country. [image: utahwildflowers/Flickr]](https://www.backpacker.com/.image/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620/MTQ0OTE0MTA5OTc1MzA3ODQx/monkshood-aconitum-spp.jpg)
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