The thorn apple has been found in plant beds in the municipality of Gilze and Rijen. The poisonous plant can be dangerous to people and animals. Forest ranger Frans Kapteijns explains what to look out for. Upon contact, the sap can cause bumps or blisters on the skin. That is unpleasant, but not life-threatening. Ingesting the sap, however, can be, especially for people with vulnerable health. "In that case, you must go to the hospital immediate…
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The thorn apple has been found in plant beds in the municipality of Gilze and Rijen. The poisonous plant can be dangerous to people and animals. Forest ranger Frans Kapteijns explains what to look out for. Upon contact, the sap can cause bumps or blisters on the skin. That is unpleasant, but not life-threatening. Ingesting the sap, however, can be, especially for people with vulnerable health. "In that case, you must go to the hospital immediate…