They cause painful skin irritations upon contact, they cause internal poisoning when eaten, and they poison through skin absorption or inhalation in respiratory system.
Many edible plants have deadly relatives and look-alikes.
Preparation for military missions includes learning to identify those harmful plants in the target area. Positive identification of edible plants will eliminate the danger of accidental poisoning. There is no room for experimentation where plants are concerned, especially in unfamiliar territory. Its flowers are very small and inconspicuous. Its fruits grow in clusters at the tops of the plants.