Harmful Plant Guide

Author: Lin Yourun, Wei Qiang, Xie Zhenhua
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The authors provide detailed descriptions of the morphology of the included species, introducing their toxic components, mechanisms of action, symptoms of harm, and treatment measures. Additionally, numerous high-definition color images are included to help readers accurately, comprehensively, vividly, and perceptually understand each harmful plant. It must be emphasized that the "harm" and "benefit" of each plant are actually relative. Regarding their "harm," what we need is not panic but rational understanding. With the necessary knowledge and skills, we can avoid harm and seek benefits, or even turn harm into treasure. This book focuses oning approximately 200 dangerous plant species, primarily flowers, that are commonly encountered in daily life. These plants include some of the most familiar cut flowers, often arranged in our living spaces; common choices for greening roads or gardens, frequently seen in various artificial landscapes; cherished by bonsai artists; and widely used as everyday herbal remedies in folk traditions. However, if used improperly, these plants can, at the very least, pollute the air, trigger allergies or cause various discomforts; at the worst, they can damage human organs, endanger the nervous system, and even cause or promote cancer! The authors provide detailed descriptions of the morphology of the included species, introducing their toxic components, mechanisms of action, symptoms of harm, and treatment measures. Additionally, numerous high-definition color images are included to help readers accurately, comprehensively, vividly, and perceptually understand each harmful plant. It must be emphasized that the "harm" and "benefit" of each plant are actually relative. Regarding their "harm," what we need is not panic but rational understanding. With the necessary knowledge and skills, we can avoid harm and seek benefits, or even turn harm into treasure.