Poisonous plants of South Africa is a guide to the most commonly
occurring poisonous plants in South Africa. The title includes:
Detailed species descriptions of 135 poisonous plants. Each entry
includes the following information: a description of the plant, the
type of toxin, the potential toxicity of the plant and its
importance in human or livestock poisoning, the poisonous
ingredients and their pharmacological effects. Distribution maps
for poisonous plants that occur naturally in the wild. More than
450 full-colour photographs that will assist in the identification
of poisonous plants and plant parts. Introductory chapters on human
and animal poisoning in South Africa, first aid treatment, methods
of testing for toxicity, extraction and isolation of toxins and
poisonous principles and their effects. Plant lists according to
class of toxin and type of livestock poisoning as well as a useful
checklist of poisonous plants and a glossary of medical terms.
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