Wicked Plants – The weed that killed Lincoln’s mother & other botanical atrocities
by Amy Stewart
A delightful little book which explores the ethnobotany of poisonous plants “…an A – Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate and othewise offend” and the cultural and historical impact these have had on humans. The book is beautifully illustrated with etchings of each plant and provides a unique insight into the role of plants in human society and the often fine line between beneficial and deadly. A fascinating journey, the style of the book allows you to pick it up and read about one particular plant at a time and the historical examples of the impact of each plant are insightful and sometimes shocking. A must for anyone who is interested in the power and mystery of the botanical world.
Book Review by Renee Davies
2009 Algonquin Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-56512-683-1
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