A colourful yard is like a sign of a healthy garden. However, it is important to note that not all colourful plants that grow in your yard are healthy. In fact, some of these colourful weed plants have toxic chemicals that could affect both humans and animals.
Most of these weed plants grow naturally in fields, along the roadside, and even at home. Due to their similarity to other common garden plants, most people tend to overlook them until they become a problem. As reported by agricultural departments, botanical gardens, and plant safety organisations, certain flowering weeds contain chemicals that may irritate the skin, harm pets, or cause illness if accidentally ingested.
Here are some colourful weed plants that gardeners need to be careful about.
