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.

Basic Illustrated Poisonous and Psychoactive Plants

Basic Illustrated Poisonous and Psychoactive Plants
Author: Jim Meuninck
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2014-05-06
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1493010255

A richly photographed and information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, Basic Illustrated Poisonous and Harmful Plants distills years of knowledge into an affordable visual guide. Whether planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, with this updated guide you'll discover how to identify and avoid poisonous, harmful, and psychoactive plants in the contiguous United States. BASIC ILLUSTRATED Poisonous and Psychoactive Plants identifies wild and cultivated plants that are: • Toxic and dangerous • Psychoactive • Allergenic • Inflammatory

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.

Plants That Can Kill

Plants That Can Kill
Author: Stacy Tornio
Publisher: Skyhorse
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2017-09-19
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1510726799

Following the success of Plants You Can’t Kill, Tornio now takes a look at those plants that can actually kill you if you’re not careful. This book will offer up information to gardening enthusiasts of all levels about common plants that are toxic, poisonous, and even deadly. While the level of toxicity varies from each plant, all are considered deadly in one way or another to wild animals, family pets, and even humans. With its colorful, easy-to-read format, Plants That Can’t Kill will introduce readers to what these plants look like, smell like, feel like, and sometimes even taste like. Fun facts, interesting tidbits, and history will combine to teach gardeners where these types of plants can be found, how poisonous each one is, and whether these plants are still okay to have in their gardens or if they should be gotten rid of immediately. Plants featured include many common and attractive species you may receive in bouquets or even decorate your homes with, including daffodils, irises, tulips, jasmine, witch hazel, mistletoe, poinsettias, buttercups, marigolds, and even fruits and vegetables like cherries, rhubarb, and some tomatoes.

Hallucinogenic Plants

Hallucinogenic Plants
Author: Richard Evans Schultes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2021-04-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781667135809

What are hallucinogenic plants? How do they affect mind and body? Who uses them - and why? This unique Golden Guide surveys the role of psychoactive plants in primitive and civilized societies from early times to the present. The first nontechnical guide to both the cultural significance and physiological effects of hallucinogens, HALLUCINOGENIC PLANTS will fascinate general readers and students of anthropology and history as well as botanists and other specialists. All of the wild and cultivated species considered are illustrated in brilliant full color. A Brilliant accompaniment to R G Wasson's Soma Divine Mushroom of Immortality and R G Wasson's Wondrous Mushroom.

Basic Illustrated Medicinal Plants

Basic Illustrated Medicinal Plants
Author: Jim Meuninck
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2019-05-17
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1493041061

An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book. With this guide, you'll discover how to identify medicinal plants in the contiguous United States.

Basic Illustrated Edible Wild Plants and Useful Herbs

Basic Illustrated Edible Wild Plants and Useful Herbs
Author: Jim Meuninck
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2023-05-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 149306813X

For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you’re planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books tell you what you need to know. Learn how to: Forage for wild plants and herbs and identify edible berries Treat a variety of ailments and illnesses, from colds to heart disease and more Distinguish between edible and nonedible parts of plants Moderate your intake of certain plants and herbs to avoid physical illness Make delicious desserts, herbal teas, and other healthy recipes

Pharmako/Poeia

Pharmako/Poeia
Author: Dale Pendell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Botany, Medical
ISBN: 9781556438875

"Pharmako poeia: plant powers, poisons, and herbcraft focuses on familiar psychoactive plant-derived substances and related synthetics, ranging from the licit (tobacco, alcohol) to the illicit (cannabis, opium) and the exotic (absinthe, salvia divinorum, nitrous oxide)"--Provided by publisher.

Medical Botany

Medical Botany
Author: Walter H. Lewis
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 836
Release: 2003-09-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780471628828

Organized by body system and ailment makes it easy to locate appropriate therapies. Includes background on the physiology of major systems and ailments so readers can understand how and why a pharmaceutical, botanical, or dietary supplement works. Broad coverage includes green plants, fungi, and microorganisms. Includes extensive references and citations from both conventional and complimentary-alternative medical systems when natural products or their derivatives are involved.