Book · 2009 · Nature
Wicked Plants
The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities
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I think it's called Wicked Plants. It's about all the poisonous plants that you can get and the ones all the like the poison plants that you can cultivate in your own garden. And that's been a lovely read.
Why people recommend it
Wicked Plants by Amy Stewart is an engaging and informative book that catalogs various poisonous, toxic, and otherwise dangerous flora found in nature and cultivated spaces around the world. The host, Garrison, discussed the book on Behind the Bastards during the weekly episode titled It Could Happen Here Weekly 16, which was released on January 8, 2022. During the broadcast, Garrison recommended the publication while conversing about botany and gardening topics, noting that the title centers specifically on hazardous plants that people might inadvertently encounter or even choose to grow in their own home gardens. Describing it as a genuinely lovely read, the host highlighted how the book combines fascinating botanical history with cautionary tales about flora that possess harmful properties. The recommendation introduced listeners to the darker, more perilous side of gardening lore, blending education with entertainment in a casual podcast format. By sharing details about the dangerous specimens covered by Stewart, Garrison provided an entertaining and unconventional book suggestion for nature enthusiasts who appreciate learning about the surprising ways plants can impact human health and the surrounding environment.
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“I think it's called Wicked Plants. It's about all the poisonous plants that you can get and the ones all the like the poison plants that you can cultivate in your own garden. And that's been a lovely read.”
