Silent But Deadly Plants

"Go for a hike in the woods and you're sure to see a wide range of plants. Many colorful flowers and fruits seem perfectly harmless. But don't be fooled by these beautiful plants. Some plants eat bugs, and some are poisonous, deadly enough to sicken or even kill a person! Get ready to explore some of the world's quietest killers"--

Go for a hike in the woods and you're sure to see a wide range of plants. Many colorful flowers and fruits seem perfectly harmless. But don't be fooled by these beautiful plants. Some plants eat bugs, and some are poisonous, deadly enough to sicken or even kill a person! Get ready to explore some of the world's quietest killers.

"Go for a hike in the woods and you're sure to see a wide range of plants. Many colorful flowers and fruits seem perfectly harmless. But don't be fooled by these beautiful plants. Some plants eat bugs, and some are poisonous, deadly enough to sicken or even kill a person! Get ready to explore some of the world's quietest killers"--

Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. Some plants, like oleander, can stop a person's heart. Others destroy cells and cause organ failure. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most interesting--and deadly--plants on the planet. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature on animal and plant mutualism.

Discusses about thirty poisonous plants, their toxic effects on humans and animals, and how they can be used beneficially.

Excerpt from Principal Poisonous Plants of Canada Wherever possible, all scientific terms have been translated into ordinary English, and the most familiar of the common names given. The scientific names and synonyms Of each species, as well as the scientific names Of the families, have been inserted for the greater convenience Of teachers and science masters. The symptoms have been given to assist veterinary surgeons in diagnosing cases Of poisoning. Since, in every case Of severe poisoning, whether Of human beings or animals, professional advice should be promptly summoned, no attempt has been made to cover remedial measures; but a few suggestions useful in emergencies have been given here and there. For general treatment of animals a supply Of permanganate Of potash and aluminum sulphate (alum) should be kept On hand. These drugs are inexpensive and may be Obtained at any druggist's. A well-dissolved equal portion of each should be administered at the earliest possible moment after poisoning. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Robert Bevan-Jones brings together a wealth of documentary and archaeo-botanical sources to discuss the cultural, social (and anti-social) role of the 50 most significant species of poisonous plants and fungi found in Britain, either as natives or as introductions.

Written for the intelligent layman and the beginning botanist.