Poisonous Plants & Animals of Florida and the Caribbean (Hardcover)

by David W. Nellis (Author) "Distribution This genus of about 200 species is found worldwide..." (more)
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Product Description
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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Pineapple Press (FL); 1st edition (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561641111
• ISBN-13: 978-1561641116
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #891,538 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating & Informative!, February 19, 2002

By	Sheri Ann Richerson "ExoticGardening.com" (Marion, IN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource, November 4, 2003

By	John R. Bradford (Jensen Beach, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Poisonous Plants and Animals of Florida and the Caribbean (Paperback)

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!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice and thorough, October 18, 2007

By	R. Mark (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!