The Most Dangerous Plants In The United States Of America (USA)
The Most Dangerous Plants In The United States Of America (USA)

Author: Trevor Clinger

Publisher: Trevor Clinger

Published: 2024-08-18

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13:

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"The Most Dangerous Plants In The United States Of America (USA)" takes you on a thrilling journey through the treacherous world of flora that conceals lethal secrets across the United States. From coast to coast, this comprehensive guide unveils the dark side of nature, revealing the most perilous plants that lie hidden amidst the beauty of the American landscape. Delve into the depths of botanical danger as you encounter a diverse array of plants armed with potent toxins capable of inflicting harm, even death. Each chapter uncovers the secrets of these sinister species, detailing their appearances, habitats, and the distinct mechanisms by which they pose a threat. Discover the alluring yet lethal beauty of plants such as belladonna, water hemlock, oleander, and more. Unmask the deceptive disguises of innocent-looking berries, captivating blossoms, and seemingly harmless leaves that harbor deadly compounds. Through vivid descriptions and expert insights, "The Most Dangerous Plants In The United States Of America (USA)" equips you with the knowledge to recognize these dangerous plants, empowering you to navigate the natural world with heightened caution and awe. Explore the dark allure of toxic compounds, the historical significance of these plants, and the importance of respecting their potential hazards. Written for nature enthusiasts, hikers, gardeners, and those with a curiosity for the hidden dangers of the plant kingdom, this book offers an immersive and captivating exploration of America's most dangerous plants. Embark on this thrilling botanical adventure, deepen your understanding of nature's darker side, and discover how to navigate the landscapes with respect and caution. "The Most Dangerous Plants In The United States Of America (USA)" is your essential companion in unraveling the secrets of America's most dangerous plants.

Plants That Kill
Plants That Kill

Author: Elizabeth A. Dauncey

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2018-03-06

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0691178763

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"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"--Dust jacket.

Edible Wild Plants
Edible Wild Plants

Author: Thomas S. Elias

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 9781402767159

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Presents a season-by-season guide to the identification, harvest, and preparation of more than two hundred common edible plants to be found in the wild.

Emergency Response Guidebook
Emergency Response Guidebook

Author: U.S. Department of Transportation

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-06-03

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1626363765

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Does the identification number 60 indicate a toxic substance or a flammable solid, in the molten state at an elevated temperature? Does the identification number 1035 indicate ethane or butane? What is the difference between natural gas transmission pipelines and natural gas distribution pipelines? If you came upon an overturned truck on the highway that was leaking, would you be able to identify if it was hazardous and know what steps to take? Questions like these and more are answered in the Emergency Response Guidebook. Learn how to identify symbols for and vehicles carrying toxic, flammable, explosive, radioactive, or otherwise harmful substances and how to respond once an incident involving those substances has been identified. Always be prepared in situations that are unfamiliar and dangerous and know how to rectify them. Keeping this guide around at all times will ensure that, if you were to come upon a transportation situation involving hazardous substances or dangerous goods, you will be able to help keep others and yourself out of danger. With color-coded pages for quick and easy reference, this is the official manual used by first responders in the United States and Canada for transportation incidents involving dangerous goods or hazardous materials.

Element Concentrations Toxic to Plants, Animals, and Man
Element Concentrations Toxic to Plants, Animals, and Man

Author: L. P. Gough

Publisher:

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13:

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Investigators have long recognized the importance of certain elements, commonly called "minerals," in the diet of humans and animals and in the soil that supports plants, in that these elements are essential for the life or optimum health of the organisms. Deficiencies of 20 to 24 elements in animals and man and of 13 to 18 elements in plants have been recognized. At the same time, an understanding of the responses of these organisms to the insult of toxic concentrations of these and other elements also has been of interest. More recently, concern has arisen regarding the effects of an organism's exposure to the more subtle chronic and subchronic concentrations of certain elements that industrial and other human activities are releasing into the environment.

The Big, Bad Book of Botany
The Big, Bad Book of Botany

Author: Michael Largo

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2014-08-05

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 006228276X

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David Attenborough meets Lemony Snicket in The Big Bad Book of Botany, Michael Largo’s entertaining and enlightening one-of-a-kind compendium of the world’s most amazing and bizarre plants, their history, and their lore. The Big, Bad Book of Botany introduces a world of wild, wonderful, and weird plants. Some are so rare, they were once more valuable than gold. Some found in ancient mythology hold magical abilities, including the power to turn a person to stone. Others have been used by assassins to kill kings, and sorcerers to revive the dead. Here, too, is vegetation with astonishing properties to cure and heal, many of which have long since been lost with the advent of modern medicine. Organized alphabetically, The Big, Bad Book of Botany combines the latest in biological information with bizarre facts about the plant kingdom’s oddest members, including a species that is more poisonous than a cobra and a prehistoric plant that actually “walked.” Largo takes you through the history of vegetables and fruits and their astonishing agricultural evolution. Throughout, he reveals astonishing facts, from where the world’s first tree grew to whether plants are telepathic. Featuring more than 150 photographs and illustrations, The Big, Bad Book of Botany is a fascinating, fun A-to-Z encyclopedia for all ages that will transform the way we look at the natural world.

A Guide to Poisonous House and Garden Plants
A Guide to Poisonous House and Garden Plants

Author: Anthony Knight

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1482241048

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This title is an excellent resource to help indentify poisonous plants in the home and garden and contains the most current information about plant toxicity in dogs and cats. This essential reference allows veterinarians to not only identify poisonous plants, but also includes the toxic properties of the plant and the clinical signs that can be exp