POISONOUS PLANTS OF PAKISTAN. by Askari, S.H. Abid.

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POISONOUS PLANTS OF PAKISTAN.

Edition: First edition.

Oxford, New York & Karachi, Pakistan: Oxford University Press, (2010) dj. Hardcover first edition - Collects in one volume information about the poisonous plants that can be found in Pakistan which previously could only be found in scattered, specialized scientific papers. A beautiful book, in which detailed descriptions of the plants are accompanied by author's own accurate full color botanical drawing which highlight the poisonous parts of each plant. Of interest especially since otherwise toxic or poisonous plant extracts can have therapeutic value at lower dosage levels. Includes notes and references with each plant, plus glossary of botanical and medical terms, index of common English names and botanical names. xv, 512 pp. ISBN: 9780195977899.

Condition: Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.)

Book ID: 59228
Keywords: botany, Ethnobotany
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