The Poisoned Weed

Plants Toxic to Skin

• Author(s): Donald G. Crosby,
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Pages: 266
• ISBN_10: 0195155483
  ISBN_13: 9780195155488
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Medical / Toxicology , Nature / Plants / General , Science / Life Sciences / Botany , Science / Chemistry / Toxicology , Science / Life Sciences / Taxonomy ,

Description:... Over-two thirds of the U.S. population is allergic to poison oak, poison ivy, or a related plant. These and many other common plants in our homes, fields, and gardens are irritants that cause misery to many. But surprisingly, there has never been a general guide to help raise awareness of them--and to help avoid them. This new book reviews the history, occurrence, classification, toxicity, and health aspects of all the major allergenic and irritant species.