Explore 40 beautiful but dangerous plants through expert information and historic botanical paintings from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. A luxurious illustrated hardback for plant lovers and natural history enthusiasts.
Discover the beautiful yet dangerous side of the botanical world in this richly illustrated pocketbook from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
From foxglove, deadly nightshade and hemlock to yew, lily of the valley and angel’s trumpet, Poisonous Plants explores 40 remarkable plants capable of harming humans and animals. Learn how and why plants produce toxins, the effects these natural defences can have, and the fascinating stories surrounding some of the world’s most notorious species.
Each plant is presented alongside a stunning botanical painting selected from Kew’s extensive Library and Archives, with informative text written by Kew experts. Its compact hardback format, cloth binding and foil detailing make this an attractive reference book and a thoughtful gift for plant lovers, gardeners and anyone fascinated by botanical science and natural history.
Inside the book
- 40 poisonous and toxic plant species
- Botanical paintings from Kew’s historic archives
- Expert information about each featured plant
- Familiar species including foxglove, yew and lily of the valley
- Infamous plants such as deadly nightshade and hemlock
- An introduction to how and why plants produce toxins
- Cloth-bound hardback with decorative foil detailing
Book details
- Title: Kew Pocketbooks: Poisonous Plants
- Authors: Melanie-Jayne R. Howes and Eliot Jan-Smith
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Kew Publishing
- Publication year: 2024
- Pages: 96
- Illustrations: 40 botanical paintings
- Dimensions: 18.5 × 14 cm
- ISBN: 9781842468142
- Language: English
This book is intended for botanical and educational interest. Do not use it as the sole resource for plant identification or medical guidance.
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