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PLANTS THAT POISON: NZ GUIDE
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Discover the essential guide to poisonous plants in New Zealand with 'Plants That Poison: NZ Guide'. Authored by leading toxicology experts Conner & Fountain, this comprehensive paperback offers in-depth insights into various toxic plants and mushrooms that may pose risks in everyday environments such as backyards, public parks, and even school playgrounds. With 112 pages of critical information, this guide places a strong emphasis on child safety and is tailored for parents and caregivers keen on fostering a safe outdoor environment. Understand the signs of poisoning, learn about toxic mechanisms, and find clear advice on first aid measures if exposure occurs. This practical guide is also enlivened with fascinating historical contexts and folklore related to these plants, enhancing your awareness and appreciation of New Zealand’s unique flora. Moreover, vivid color photographs accompany each entry, making it easier to identify potentially hazardous species. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to keep yourself and your loved ones safe with 'Plants That Poison: NZ Guide'. Perfect for anyone interested in botany, education, safety, and New Zealand’s ecology, this book is an invaluable resource for navigating the risks associated with poisonous vegetation.
Author: Conner & Fountain Publisher: Manaaki Whenua Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 189 x 260 x 8 mm
Pages: 112
Written by a leading authority on poisonous plants and an expert in human poisonings, Plants that Poison: a New Zealand Guide is a guide to a selection of plants and mushrooms with toxic properties that can be found in New Zealand - in back yards, public gardens, school playgrounds, on roadsides and in waste ground. With a particular focus on plants that are of concern for children, the emphasis is on safety through education, to help you understand the risks so that you can avoid them. There is advice on what to do if you think you or your child has eaten something poisonous, and a section on toxic mechanisms - how the poisons act on the human body, the signs and symptoms of poisoning, and the treatment likely to be necessary. Enlivened with historical background and interesting folklore, and comprehensively illustrated with colour photographs to aid identification, this book provides a practical and measured response to demand for information about poisonous plants in New Zealand.
Author: Conner & Fountain Publisher: Manaaki Whenua Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 189 x 260 x 8 mm
Pages: 112
Written by a leading authority on poisonous plants and an expert in human poisonings, Plants that Poison: a New Zealand Guide is a guide to a selection of plants and mushrooms with toxic properties that can be found in New Zealand - in back yards, public gardens, school playgrounds, on roadsides and in waste ground. With a particular focus on plants that are of concern for children, the emphasis is on safety through education, to help you understand the risks so that you can avoid them. There is advice on what to do if you think you or your child has eaten something poisonous, and a section on toxic mechanisms - how the poisons act on the human body, the signs and symptoms of poisoning, and the treatment likely to be necessary. Enlivened with historical background and interesting folklore, and comprehensively illustrated with colour photographs to aid identification, this book provides a practical and measured response to demand for information about poisonous plants in New Zealand.
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