Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants

Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants

Discover the folklore and history of our most toxic plants through this beautifully produced, gorgeously illustrated compendium.
“If you drink much from a bottle marked ‘poison,’ it is almost certain…

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