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  2. Arrow poison - Wikipedia

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    The main plant sources for the poisons are members of the genera Antiaris, Strychnos and Strophanthus. Antiaris toxicaria, a tree of the mulberry and breadfruit family locally known as upas or ancar, is the most commonly used source for arrow poison in various ethnic groups in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The sap or juice of the ...

  3. List of fictional plants - Wikipedia

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    Chuck the Plant: A plant found in several of LucasArts' games. Elowan: A race of plant-like creatures in Starflight computer game. [37] Fire Flower: A flower from the Mario series that transforms Mario into Fire Mario. Flowah: A sunflower-like monster from My Singing Monsters. Flowey: A sentient flower who is one of the main antagonists of ...

  4. List of poisonous plants - Wikipedia

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    The plant exudes a highly toxic sap which is used by the Meridian High and Hadza in Tanzania to coat arrow-tips for hunting. [citation needed] Adonis vernalis: pheasant's eye, false hellebore Ranunculaceae: The plant is poisonous, containing cardiostimulant compounds such as adonidin and aconitic acid. [42] Aesculus hippocastanum

  5. It’s not just poison hemlock. Here are 10 more toxic plants ...

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    If you or a loved one is experiencing an allergic reaction after coming into contact with a poisonous plant, you can call Texas Poison Control at (800) 222-1222 to seek help.

  6. List of castles in Africa - Wikipedia

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    Castle Kyalami, Gauteng (1990s) Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town (1666) Castle on the Cliff, Western Cape (1960s) [2] Fort Chavonnes, Western Cape (1714–1725) Craighross Castle, Noetzie, Western Cape; Coornhoop, Western Cape (1657) Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape (1822–1837) Fort Daspoortrand, Gauteng(1896–1898) Fort Durnford, Estcourt, KwaZulu ...

  7. Motte-and-bailey castle - Wikipedia

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    The rural motte-and-bailey castles followed the traditional design, but the urban castles often lacked the traditional baileys, using parts of the town to fulfil this role instead. [73] Motte-and-bailey castles in Flanders were particularly numerous in the south along the Lower Rhine, a fiercely contested border. [74]

  8. List of castles in Argyll and Bute - Wikipedia

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    Dunstaffnage Castle: Castle of enceinte: c. 1220: Ruined: Historic Scotland: Almost entirely 13th century, although the upper gatehouse is late 15th century: Duntrune Castle: Tower house: 13th century: Still in use as a residence: Chief of Clan Malcolm: Argyll: The tower house is a 17th-century addition: Dunyvaig Castle: Courtyard castle: 13th ...

  9. What is poison hemlock? What to know about this pretty but ...

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    Here's what you need to know about some of the more common plants to stay away from, like poison hemlock, poison ivy and poison oak.