Does this look dangerous? (1 Viewer)

[athenaaa]

Well apparently in the Victorian era, this flower was seen as dangerous…

It is called the rhododendron. The rhododendron was seen as dangerous due to its toxicity, with its sweet but poisonous nectar, hence the "temptation" aspect. The primary Victorian meaning of rhododendrons is tied to the plant's toxicity, suggesting a need for caution or a warning about something potentially dangerous or harmful. It is also associated with temptation.​

 

[Harmony_Starz]

I'll be the dumbass to touch it, eat it and die after getting poisoned

 

[Somnia]

They are super pretty irl. A lot of people here have them in their front yards especially now that it's closing in on summer and people start to plant a lot of flower/greenery in their yards.

 

[ChiaraStar169]

I'd be fooled for sure - it looks so pretty, and pink!

 

[eclipsoul]

my grandma has a shit ton of flowers like that in her garden so i sure hope they're not dangerous

 

[athenaaa]

@eclipsoul they’re not dangerous anymore, just during the Victorian era

 

[Selfmate]

@eclipsoul they’re not dangerous anymore, just during the Victorian era

but but if a person living in the state of Victoria (actual state in Australia) would it be dangerous there? lol

 

[sooya_]

I'll be the dumbass to touch it, eat it and die after getting poisoned

lol same

 

[sooya_]

it looks so pretty!!! how could it be dangerous?

 

[Ahsoka]

I really like them