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Poisonous Plants and Animals of Florida and the Caribbean

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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.

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!

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!