Poisonous Plants of Paradise

Poisonous Plants of Paradise
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Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages : 206
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ISBN-10 : 082482251X
ISBN-13 : 9780824822514
Rating : 4/5 (1X Downloads)

Book Synopsis Poisonous Plants of Paradise by : Susan Scott

Download or read book Poisonous Plants of Paradise written by Susan Scott and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2000-05-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can swallowing a poinsettia leaf kill you? Why do you have to cook taro before you eat it? Is cooking with oleander wood really dangerous? Poisonous Plants of Paradise, a well-researched and generously illustrated guide to potentially harmful plants in Hawai'i, answers these questions and many more in everyday language and in a user-friendly format. Of value to both medical professionals and the general public, this handbook describes each plant in words and color photos, then identifies the plant's toxins, mechanism of injury, incidence, signs and symptoms, and traditional and modern uses. The authors offer first aid recommendations and discuss advanced medical treatment based on the latest published literature. Health-care workers, naturalists, hikers, parents, and child-care providers will find Poisonous Plants of Paradise a highly useful and informative reference.


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