Kew Pocketbooks: Poisonous Plants by Melaniejayne Howes

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An exploration of poisonous plants, showcased through paintings from Kew's archives

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Kew Pocketbooks: Poisonous Plants by Melaniejayne Howes

From foxglove, deadly nightshade, hemlock and yew to lily of the valley and angel's trumpet, this Kew Pocketbook is an exploration of some of the most commonplace and dangerous poisonous plants, showcased through 40 stunning paintings from the Kew archives. Producing toxins to defend themselves and often displaying their toxicity in bold colours and patterns, these plants can be harmful and even deadly to humans and animals. The Library and Archives at Kew is one of the most extensive botanical libraries in the world, with the oldest item dating back to the 1370s. In this pocketbook series from Kew, each book presents 40 botanical paintings from the collections, illustrating the variety within each group, as well as the diversity of the collection and artistic styles.
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ISBN 13 9781842468142
ISBN 10 1842468146
Title Kew Pocketbooks: Poisonous Plants
Author Melaniejayne Howes
Series Kew Pocketbooks Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Royal Botanic Gardens
Year published 2024-05-01
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.