{"product_id":"kew-royal-botanical-gardens-pocketbooks-poisonous-plants","title":"Kew Royal Botanical Gardens Pocketbooks Poisonous Plants","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"65\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eKew Royal Botanical Gardens Pocketbooks: Poisonous Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eKew Royal Botanical Gardens Pocketbooks: Poisonous Plants\u003c\/em\u003e is an exquisite hardback guide showcasing 40 stunning botanical illustrations from Kew’s world-renowned archives. It offers an engaging exploration of some of the most fascinating yet dangerous plants, blending art, science, and history in a beautifully presented collector’s edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eFeatures 40 detailed paintings of toxic and poisonous plants from the Kew archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eWritten by leading Kew experts Melanie-Jayne R. Howes and Eliot Jan-Smith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eExplores both the beauty and danger of species such as deadly nightshade, foxglove, and hemlock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eIncludes expert commentary and extended captions explaining each plant’s unique characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"908\"\u003ePremium-quality hardback with cloth and foil finish, ideal for collectors and gift giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"998\"\u003ePart of the acclaimed Kew Pocketbooks series celebrating botanical art and knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eDiscover the intriguing world of toxic flora with \u003cem data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eKew Pocketbooks: Poisonous Plants\u003c\/em\u003e from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This beautifully designed pocketbook combines scientific insight with artistic excellence, offering readers an intimate look at 40 of nature’s most captivating yet dangerous species. From the elegant foxglove to the lethal deadly nightshade, each page reveals the complex relationship between plant chemistry, beauty, and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eAuthored by Kew experts Melanie-Jayne R. Howes and Eliot Jan-Smith, this book draws on centuries of botanical research preserved in one of the world’s most extensive plant archives. The introduction provides valuable context on the role of toxins in the plant kingdom, while each painting is accompanied by detailed commentary highlighting its history, significance, and potential hazards. 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