poisonous plants

Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitats, and harmful effects of several varieties of plants grown in North America.

Contains descriptions, photographs, distributions, toxins, clinical findings, and management of toxicity for poisonous and injurious plants; and includes discussion on plant-induced dermatitis and gastrointestinal decontamination as well as a glossary of botanical terms.

Photographs, fact boxes, and text provide descriptions of ten deadly plants, including rhubarb, azalea, and oleander.

Describes different types of poisonous plants found around the world, including poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, deadly nightshade, and water hemlock.

Learn how plants use toxins to protect themselves from predators as well as learn about plant bodies and life cycles.

Describes and explains how to avoid poisonous and otherwise harmful plants, insects, spiders, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.

Introduces plants to be found in the wild that may be trouble some to us by irritating the skin or causing illness or death from tasting or eating.

Examines poisonous snakes, plants, and frogs, and discusses how these creatures have been used to provide cures for a number of diseases.

Introduces stinging plants, poisonous plants, and plants that eat animals.