A Manual Of Poisonous Plants

At a glance..

This manual features all plants that are injurious although many of these are not known to produce poisons, some even being most useful economic plants and yet injurious to some people.

The details..

'A Manual of Poisonous Plants' provides an extensive overview of the various types of poisonous plants found across North America. The author, L.H. Pammel, Ph.D., draws from contributions made by other experts in the field to bring together scattered literature on this topic into one cohesive work. This manual covers not only those plants known to produce poisons but also includes all injurious species that may be harmful to some people or livestock.

'A Manual of Poisonous Plants' is organized systematically according to Engler and Prantl's Die Pilanzen classification system for ease-of-use when identifying different plant species. Each section contains detailed descriptions accompanied by numerous illustrations so readers can easily recognize each plant discussed within the text.

In addition to providing information about toxic flora, 'A Manual of Poisonous Plants' also offers notes on economic and medicinal plants under each order described in detail throughout the book's pages. For those interested in learning more about American species outside what is covered here, Gray's or Britton''s Manuals are recommended resources with complete descriptions available.

Overall,' A Manual Of Poisons Plant', while not exhaustive as it does not pretend completeness; however,it remains a valuable resource for veterinarians, physicians,and laymen seeking knowledge regarding potentially dangerous vegetation.