Residents on alert after discovery of toxic 'stinking' plant: 'Symptoms include impaired vision, convulsions ... death'

Residents on alert after discovery of toxic 'stinking' plant: 'Symptoms include impaired vision, convulsions ... death'

Residents in a Canadian city have been warned of a toxic plant that has invaded the area.  What's happening? A toxic invasive species is threatening the local ecosystem in Airdrie, Alberta. According to Discover Airdrie, a spotted flower known as black henbane has started to pop up in the city. Black henbane is a flowering plant that is poisonous, despite its eye-catching appearance. Often known as "stinking nightshade" due to the strong odor it…