Toxic Plants of North America, 2nd Edition

Toxic Plants of North America

Toxic Plants of North America, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference to poisonous wild and cultivated plants found across North America. Written by George E. Burrows and Ronald J. Tyrl, it explores plant identification, toxic compounds, mechanisms of poisoning, and the effects of plant exposure on humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. This updated edition incorporates recent research, expanded coverage of intoxication cases, and extensive literature references, making it a valuable resource for veterinary professionals, toxicologists, and animal scientists.

Key Features

• Covers toxic wild and cultivated plants found throughout North America.
• Provides information on plant identification, classification, and nomenclature.
• Explains the toxic compounds responsible for plant poisoning.
• Examines the mechanisms by which plant toxins affect the body.
• Discusses poisoning cases involving domestic animals and livestock.
• Expands coverage of human and wildlife intoxications.
• Addresses risks to both free-ranging and captive wildlife.
• Explores the role of secondary plant compounds in toxicity.
• Examines the contribution of fungal endophytes to plant-related poisoning.
• Includes extensive updated research references documenting new toxicants, poisoning cases, and scientific developments.