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The Book of Killer Plants: A Field Guide to Nature's Deadliest Creations
by Kit Carlson
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- View humanity's fascinating relationship with these plants over the centuries--from medicinal purposes and cosmetics to rituals and murder.
- Discover the fatal effects and how these plants target the body, from organ failure and seizures to skin rashes and nausea.
- Understand poisonous plants' evolution, and how they developed toxicity to deter herbivores and other predators. Explore these stunning but deadly works of nature that can poison, maim, and intoxicate. From nightshade and hemlock to monkshood, oleander, and castor bean, this is your fascinating guide to 60 of the world's most life-threatening plants.
- View humanity's fascinating relationship with these plants over the centuries--from medicinal purposes and cosmetics to rituals and murder.
- Discover the fatal effects and how these plants target the body, from organ failure and seizures to skin rashes and nausea.
- Understand poisonous plants' evolution, and how they developed toxicity to deter herbivores and other predators. Explore these stunning but deadly works of nature that can poison, maim, and intoxicate. From nightshade and hemlock to monkshood, oleander, and castor bean, this is your fascinating guide to 60 of the world's most life-threatening plants.
Paperback
$16.95