![]() ![]() ![]() The book covers a wide range of plants, from those that are developed into illegal drugs, such as coca (the source of cocaine) to common house and garden plants that are lethal. One medical journal cited a case of a woman who ate celery root and then went to a tanning booth, ending up with a severe sunburn." "Farm workers and handlers of celery routinely get burns on their skin that show up under sunlight, and people who eat large quantities of celery are at risk as well. Another is celery, which contains phototoxic compounds. If the nut even touches the cashew shell it can cause someone to handles or eats it to break out in a rash. I learned that cashews, for example, have to be steamed open. The biggest surprise for me while reading this book was how many common plants, even those we eat, have harmful effects. Most listings are accompanied by an interesting story about how the plant has been harmful, and some contain a social history of the plants legality. The plants are listed alphabetically with the description of the plant features and their dangerous effects. Wicked Plants is a fascinating collection of facts and anecdotes about plants that are dangerous. ![]()
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