Plant

Poison Ivy is a common North American plant with glossy leaves that grow in groups of three. It produces small, white berries and is known for its irritating rash caused by urushiol, a toxic oil found in its sap. Contact with Poison Ivy can lead to itching, redness, and blistering.

Comic Character

Poison Ivy is a DC Comics supervillain and eco-terrorist with the power to control plants. She often uses her abilities to protect nature and fight against environmental destruction, but her methods can be extreme and dangerous. Poison Ivy is known for her seductive charm and ability to manipulate others.

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Lightning Bush is a common name for Acacia fulva, a plant native to Australia. It's known for its striking appearance, featuring bright yellow flowers and silvery-grey foliage. The name "lightning bush" comes from the plant's ability to attract lightning due to its high water content.

This Australian native is often found in arid and semi-arid regions, where it's an important source of food and shelter for wildlife.

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Spider Orchids are a fascinating group of plants known for their striking resemblance to spiders or other animals. These orchids use deception to attract pollinators, mimicking creatures to lure them in. One famous example is the Dracula Orchid, with its long, fang-like petals. Despite their unusual appearance, spider orchids are beautiful and require specialized care.

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Deadly Nightshade, scientifically known as Atropa belladonna, is a highly toxic flowering plant native to Europe. It contains a potent alkaloid called atropine, which can cause serious health problems and even death if ingested. The plant's berries are particularly dangerous due to their attractive appearance.

Comic Character

In the DC Comics universe, Deadly Nightshade is a supervillain and a member of the Poison Ivy Society. She is a skilled botanist with a deep knowledge of poisonous plants. Deadly Nightshade uses her expertise to create deadly toxins and poisons, which she employs in her criminal schemes. She is often depicted as a cold and calculating individual, driven by a desire for power and control.

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Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) is a type of clover with vibrant crimson-red flowers. It is a popular forage crop for livestock and is also used as a cover crop to improve soil health. The plant has a distinctive, mounded growth habit and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. Crimson clover is a member of the legume family and is known for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.

Plant

The cactus plant family (Cactaceae) consists of several unique succulent-type plants that thrive in dry conditions, such as Texas. There are thousands of varieties of cacti, and all are native to the Americas. Although cacti are considered succulents, they differ from all other varieties as cactus plants have areoles. Areoles are small, cushion-like mounds of flesh where leaves, spines, hair, and flowers grow from the cactus. 

Character

Cactus man is a prickly plant man featured in many Marvel Comics. He has a vegetable body and the ability to regenerate damage at a phenomenal rate, including replacing lost body parts. Cactus man can fire his needles in a deadly barrage.