Part One illustrates and describes each poisonous plant and animal in a nontechnical manner. Part Two provides in-depth information of the toxins, symptoms, and treatments presently recorded in the scientific literature, as well as beneficial uses and folklore. A must for campers, hikers, bicyclists, kayakers--anyone who spends time in the Florida outdoors.
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Fascinating & Informative!,
By Sheri Ann Richerson "ExoticGardening.com" (Marion, IN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Poisonous Plants and Animals of Florida and the Caribbean (Hardcover)
This was a truly fascinating book! Each plant as well as each animal mentioned had a color photograph beside the description. The book was divided into two sections. Section one covered the distribution, appearance and habitat while section two was devoted to toxins, symptoms and treatments.The table of contents was of particular interest to me. It had page numbers side by side that told where to find information in part one and part two both. I was surprised at some of the plants that were toxic as well as some of the symptoms. Many of these plants are common houseplants. This book also gives beneficial uses of these plants. This is definitely a book worth adding to your book shelf if for no other reason than having the symptoms and the treatments of toxic plants and animals close at hand.
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I found this a fascinating read. The author provides a section on the toxic element, symptoms, and treatment of a wide range of plants and animals. For me, the book also serves to provide a list of plants that can be used to discourage nosy neighbors and their irritating little pets. What a great resource!
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This book would be of interest to anyone interested in native plants and animals. Anyone interested in native uses of plants should definitely have a copy!
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Distribution This genus of about 200 species is found worldwide. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
less severe bites, naturalized worldwide, calcium oxalate needles, species epithet, immediate suction, prompt cut, this jellyfish, primary toxin, anacardic acid, fire sponge, snake habitat, diterpene esters, other common names, toxic properties, best first aid, abundant nectar, contact with the plant Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
West Indies, Central America, South America, Euphorbiaceae Toxic, North America, Native Americans, Leguminosae Toxic, New World, Solanaceae Toxic, Southeast Asia, Old World, Anacardiaceae Toxic, Apocynaceae Toxic, Arachnida Toxic, North Carolina, Reptilia Toxic, Symptoms Contact, Treatment There, West Indian, Gulf of Mexico, Habitat These, Habitat They, Scyphozoa Toxic, Diptera Toxic, Food These New!
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Distribution This genus of about 200 species is found worldwide. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
less severe bites, naturalized worldwide, calcium oxalate needles, species epithet, immediate suction, prompt cut, this jellyfish, primary toxin, anacardic acid, fire sponge, snake habitat, diterpene esters, other common names, toxic properties, best first aid, abundant nectar, contact with the plant Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
West Indies, Central America, South America, Euphorbiaceae Toxic, North America, Native Americans, Leguminosae Toxic, New World, Solanaceae Toxic, Southeast Asia, Old World, Anacardiaceae Toxic, Apocynaceae Toxic, Arachnida Toxic, North Carolina, Reptilia Toxic, Symptoms Contact, Treatment There, West Indian, Gulf of Mexico, Habitat These, Habitat They, Scyphozoa Toxic, Diptera Toxic, Food These New!
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- Bicycling in Florida: The Cyclist's Road and Off-Road Guide by Tom Oswald in Back Matter
- The Everglades: River of Grass (Special 50th Anniversary Edition) by Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Back Matter
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