Wicked Plants: The A-Z of Plants That Kill, Maim, Intoxicate and Otherwise Offend: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities

I bought this book just to gain a little insight into the more mischievious plants after doing some related design work.. I ended up reading it from cover to cover (when I should have been drawing..oh dear)it is so addictive and well written! I love the gothic cover design and the illustrations are beautiful and chime with the general feel of the book (it reminds me of a Victorian-era garden guide written by the likes of Capability Brown). Each plant and its attendant danger to us seems very well investigated and concise without being over-long. I think it would make a great gift for green-fingered chums or family, or simply to read for our own amusement and information. Buy it!

I have finished this book within six days, for me a record. I have not been able to put this book down. For me it's completely different to other plants books as the way it is written is easily readable, but so captivating you just want to read more. I have learnt new things from this book and have found it completely fascinating and just down right intriguing. What a brilliant book!

What a gem of a find this was - another title by the same author came up on Goodreads. Searching for it on Amazon, I came across this. It is a lovely little hardback and the content is not only informative but entertaining too. I even found information on a plant I had been trying to remember the name of for years, having seen a documentary about its usage within tribes and also by Western society. This book now just sits on the sofa with me as I like it to be within arms reach for a dip into at a moments notice. I shall be buying at least another one as a gift and I can't wait for the next, 'The Drunken Botanist' to arrive.

Interesting and entertaining little book detailing useful information about known and less knon plants in a garden. Helps understand why you may sometimes feel itchy while gardening! A very useful handbook to read carefully.

This is a delightfuly illustrated book and with a prosaic literary style this makes this little volume worth every penny. Informed yet humourous, well paced but accurate with a wry smile with every page turned. I will be looking at maybe obtaining one or two of the other books by the same authour / publishing house as it even looks nice on the shelf... Cannot believe the speed of delivery either, thank you so much!! Cannot fault your service ! 10/10. Thank you!

Love this, gutted it was a gift for someone else 🤣

This book is not only beautiful to look at, it has a whole collection of attractive illustrations along with its extremely informative content. If you are interested in herbalism, alchemy and the like this book makes a really wonderful addition to a collection.

Excellent source of information.

Very in depth, interesting and insightful. Recommend.

Buen libro, pero comprad en librerías locales no en Amazon.

Looking at the book at first site, I didn't expect it to be much, but the information inside, the illustrated art, and the fine organic paper that gives it a natural feel, all made this book way more worth than the charging price. I definitely recommend this book!

A small warning - this book will make you be much more aware of the "dangers" nature has in store for you even in your backyard ... :-). Actually a very easy read, fantastic information, fun anecdotes. Amy Stewart manages to make a scientific book on botany exciting and fun. Highly recommended.

Amy writes with ease making reading and learning a pleasure. The content is fascinating and astounding. I recommend this book.