The North American Guide to Common Poisonous Plants and Mushrooms

The North American Guide to Common Poisonous Plants and Mushrooms
Author: Nancy J. Turner
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 160469145X

If people knew how many poisonous plants are commonly found in homes and gardens, they'd be shocked. Plants as common as monkshood, castorbean, and oleander are not just dangerous, they're deadly. The North American Guide to Common Poisonous Plants and Mushrooms is a comprehensive, easy-to-use handbook. The book is split into four main categories: mushrooms, wild plants, ornamental and crop plants, and houseplants. Each plant entry includes a clear photograph to aid the task of identification, a description of the plant, notes on where they commonly occur, and a description of their toxic properties. Plants are listed by common name to assist the non-specialist.

Plants That Kill

Plants That Kill
Author: Elizabeth A. Dauncey
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2018-03-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0691178763

"This richly illustrated book provides an in-depth natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth, covering everything from the lethal effects of hemlock and deadly nightshade to the uses of such plants in medicine, ritual, and chemical warfare"--Dust jacket.

Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants

Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants
Author: Lewis S. Nelson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2007-12-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0387338179

The second edition of this book is created to assist the clinician in the initial response to the needs of a child or adult exposed to a poisonous or injurious plant. It lists common plants that might lead to the development of the symptom complex and describes the mechanisms of action of the implicated toxin, additional clinical manifestations, and specific therapeutics for each presentation. It has methodically enhanced the previous edition’s botanical rigor with insights from both pharmacognosy and clinical medicine to make it a truly comprehensive source for anyone who has an interest in plants.

Toxic Plants of North America

Toxic Plants of North America
Author: George E. Burrows
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1391
Release: 2013-01-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0813820340

Toxic Plants of North America, Second Edition is an up-to-date, comprehensive reference for both wild and cultivated toxic plants on the North American continent. In addition to compiling and presenting information about the toxicology and classification of these plants published in the years since the appearance of the first edition, this edition significantly expands coverage of human and wildlife—both free-roaming and captive—intoxications and the roles of secondary compounds and fungal endophytes in plant intoxications. More than 2,700 new literature citations document identification of previously unknown toxicants, mechanisms of intoxication, additional reports of intoxication problems, and significant changes in the classification of plant families and genera and associated changes in plant nomenclature. Toxic Plants of North America, Second Edition is a comprehensive, essential resource for veterinarians, toxicologists, agricultural extension agents, animal scientists, and poison control professionals.

Poisonous Plants

Poisonous Plants
Author: Dietrich Frohne
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2005-09-14
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

"The majority covered here originate in temperate zones, and the text comprehensively identifies potentially dangerous plants, their distribution, level of toxicity, symptoms of poisoning and suggested treatment. Illustrations range from actual size colour and black/white photos to enlarged representations of microscopically recognizable features in fruits and leaves." --Cover.

Mind-altering and Poisonous Plants of the World

Mind-altering and Poisonous Plants of the World
Author: Michael Wink
Publisher:
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2008
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

Designed primarily for professional people treating cases of misuse. More than 200 of the major plants are treated in depth. Accompanied by 550 excellent photos for ID.

Toxic Plants of Texas

Toxic Plants of Texas
Author: Charles R. Hart
Publisher: Texas Cooperative Extension
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2003
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Integrated management strategies to prevent livestock losses.

Edible and Poisonous Plants of Northern California

Edible and Poisonous Plants of Northern California
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 1999
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

This book is filled with fascinating facts, recipes and stories about common plants found growing wild in northern California. Every vacant lot, park, open space and empty field contains some of the characters in this book.Get ready to meet a variety of common weeds with uncommon stories. There will be sinister plants with deadly reputations, and friendly vegetables disguised as weeds. Over fifty detailed drawings will help you to recognize some of the plant personalities. And this is important, because after reading you will want to get off that couch and meet these plants.These weeds grow all around, from Sacramento to San Francisco, Monterey to San Jose. we are surrounded by a silent plant community. Learn what it has to say to you between the covers of this book.