Poisonous Plants of South Africa

A photographic guide to indigenous and alien plants that cause human and animal poisoning in South Africa, including their botany, identification, and toxic ingredients.

"Poisonous Plants of South Africa" is a comprehensive guide to the most commonly occurring poisonous plants in South Africa. This book includes:

• Detailed species descriptions of 135 poisonous plants. Each entry includes the following information: a description of the plant, the type of toxin, the potential toxicity of the plant and its importance in human or livestock poisoning, the poisonous ingredients and their pharmacological effects.
• Distribution maps for poisonous plants that occur naturally in the wild.
• More than 450 excellent full-colour photographs that will assist in the identification of poisonous plants and plant parts.
• Introductory chapters on human and animal poisoning in South Africa, first aid treatment, isolation of toxins, and poisonous principles and their effects.
• Plant lists according to class of toxin and type of livestock poisoning as well as a useful checklist of poisonous plants and a glossary of medical terms.
• Comprehensive references for further reading.

This is an essential reference guide for health professionals, veterinarians, farmers, gardeners or anyone with an interest or involvement in botany.