Poisonous Plants: A Handbook for Pharmacists, Doctors, Toxicologists, Biologists and Veterinarians, 2nd Edition

Poisonous Plants: A Handbook for Pharmacists, Doctors, Toxicologists, Biologists and Veterinarians, 2nd Edition
Author: Dietrich Frohne, Hans Jurgen Pfander, Patrick McKinney, Kirk Cumpston

 
A complete revision of the first edition containing additional text and illustrative material. This book comprehensively identifies potentially dangerous plants, their level of toxicity, symptoms of poisoning and suggested treatment. References have been brought up-to-date and there is a new glossary of botanical terms. Illustrations range from actual size colour and black/white photos to enlarged representations of microscopically recognisable features in fruits and leaves. The new edition will prove a valuable reference for a wide range of professional groups, for many years to come.

• Covers biology, distribution, poison symptoms and treatment.
• Large illustrations for fast identification.
• Designed as a practical reference.

Table of Contents

1. Problems arising from poisoning by plants.
2. Toxicologically significant plant constituents.
3. The most important plants with alleged or actual toxic properties.
4. Selected plants of veterinary importance.
5. Berry-like fruits - a tabular synopsis.
6. Compilation of leaf characters.
7. Bibliographical references.
8. Glossary of botanical terms.
Index