Plants That Make People Itch
A plant does not have to qualify as “toxic” to cause pain or an unpleasant reaction. Plants that make people itch can be just as painful and irritating as those that can cause “toxic” harm. The following is a list of plants that are likely to cause an allergic reaction when contact is made with them.
- French rose
- Leatherleaf mahonia
- American holly
- Western jimson weed
- Prairie crabapple
- Lady banks rose
- White prickly poppy
- Ocotillo
- Wild cucumber
Signs that you are having an allergic reaction to a plant include itching, redness, and bumps.
Lady Banks Rose
Western Jimson Weed
Wild Cucumber
American Holly
Prarie Crabapple
French Rose