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Plants That Kill - A Natural History of the World's Most Poisonous Plants (Hardcover)
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Plants That Kill - A Natural History of the World's Most Poisonous Plants (Hardcover)
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A full-color illustrated guide to the natural history of the most
poisonous plants on earth This richly illustrated book provides an
in-depth natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth,
covering everything from the lethal effects of hemlock and deadly
nightshade to the uses of such plants in medicine, ritual, and
chemical warfare. Featuring hundreds of color photos and diagrams
throughout, Plants That Kill explains how certain plants evolved
toxicity to deter herbivores and other threats and sheds light on
their physiology and the biochemistry involved in the production of
their toxins. It discusses the interactions of poisonous plants
with other organisms--particularly humans-and explores the various
ways plant toxins can target the normal functioning of bodily
systems in mammals, from the effects of wolfsbane on the heart to
toxins that cause a skin reaction when combined with the sun's
rays. This intriguing book also looks at plants that can harm you
only if your exposure to them is prolonged, the ethnobotany of
poisons throughout human history, and much more. A must for experts
and armchair botanists alike, Plants That Kill is the essential
illustrated compendium to these deadly and intriguing plants.
Provides an authoritative natural history of the most poisonous
plants on earth Features hundreds of color illustrations throughout
Looks at how and why plants produce toxins Describes the effects of
numerous poisonous plants, from hemlock and deadly nightshade to
poppies and tobacco Explains poisonous plants' evolution, survival
strategies, physiology, and biochemistry Discusses the uses of
poisonous plants in medicine, rituals, warfare, and more
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