There are many different reasons that a plant can be considered baneful. Baneful herbs are comprised of poisonous plants, “invasive” plants, psychoactive or intoxicating plants, thorns, brambles, carnivorous and carrion plants; all have characteristics that make humans stay away. These are plants that we have been taught to look at with suspicion, and some of them for good reason. However, there is more to be uncovered here in exploring the subtle natures of these plants and their spirits.