Explore the darker side of botany with this illustrated collection of poisonous plants, witching herbs and fungi. Fez Inkwright brings together historical uses, folklore and strange stories, accompanied by her own botanical artwork.
Every plant has a story. Some are darker than others.
In Botanical Curses and Poisons, author and illustrator Fez Inkwright explores the history and folklore surrounding deadly plants, witching herbs and fungi.
Arranged from A to Z, this collection uncovers the surprising tales attached to familiar and unusual species alike. From the apple’s place in fairy tales to the sinister reputation of angel’s trumpet and oleander, it explores how plants have become entwined with beliefs about danger, healing and magic.
Inkwright’s own black-and-white illustrations accompany the entries, making this a book to linger over as well as dip into.
An intriguing gift for plant lovers, folklore enthusiasts, writers and anyone with a taste for botanical mysteries.
Book details
- Author and illustrator: Fez Inkwright
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 224
- Illustrations: Black and white
- Publisher: Union Square
- Dimensions: 210 × 146 mm
- ISBN: 9781454956716
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Botanical Curses and Poisons by Fez Inkwright
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