Smrtící rostliny - Přírodní historie jedovatých rostlin světa – Daunceyová Elizabeth A. (2019)

The book DEADLY PLANTS is not just a dry guide to the subject or a manual for clinical practice; it is not even a pharmacological handbook – it is a beautifully crafted and fascinatingly presented natural history of the world's most poisonous plants, drawing readers into the mysteries of extraordinarily refined survival strategies and compellingly illuminating the impact these plants have on humans, animals, and other plants. Some of these dangerous and potentially lethal plants act immediately upon ingestion, while others cause harm only with long-term use. Others still have effects upon contact with skin or eyes or through inhalation. These exceptional plant species from diverse families can be found on all continents. The substances they produce are part of their survival strategy. Positive effects on humans and animals play a significant role in their colorful evolutionary story. You will become acquainted with the extraordinary diversity of these plant species in an engaging manner through fascinating samples and examples, beautiful illustrations, and clear diagrams. For readers interested in the plant kingdom or those drawn to ecology or pharmacology, this publication will be a captivating and...