Kew Pocketbooks Poisonous Plants

Beautiful but deadly: Explore 40 poisonous plants in stunning vintage art.

From foxglove and deadly nightshade to hemlock and angel’s trumpet, this Kew Pocketbook delves into the world of poisonous plants, showcasing 40 stunning paintings from the Kew archives.

Explore the beauty and danger of these toxic wonders, who use toxins for defense and often signal their toxicity with bold colors and patterns. Learn about plants that can be harmful or even deadly to humans and animals.

Drawn from the extensive botanical libraries and archives at Kew, one of the world’s most comprehensive collections with items dating back to the 1370s, this pocketbook series presents 40 botanical paintings illustrating the variety within each group, as well as the diversity of artistic styles.

ISBN 9781842468142

96 pages, 185 x 140 mm