Wicked Plants by Amy Stewart

The botanical atrocities described in this entertaining and informative guide include plants that are deadly, intoxicating, illegal, painful, dangerous and destructive. A few are merely offensive; social misfits that stink, slobber or have other disgusting habits. What common garden plants that can kill a person, even in small doses? Do you know which houseplants are deadly to cats? What leaf has fueled a global war? Can you name famous people who have died of botanical poisons? Get your answers in this book.