Botanical Curses and Poisons (HB)

There is a fine line between healing and poisoning.

Step into the darker side of the plant kingdom with Botanical Curses and Poisons, a fascinating exploration of deadly plants, witching herbs and poisonous fungi, where folklore, history and botanical knowledge intertwine.

Drawing on historical archives, author and illustrator Fez Inkwright, known for Folk Magic and Healing, uncovers the intriguing stories and hidden mysteries behind some of nature's most dangerous botanical treasures.

From the poisoned apple of Snow White to the hallucinogenic angel's trumpet, the toxic fumes of laurel and the deadly beauty of oleander, this beautifully illustrated hardback takes readers on an A to Z journey through the fascinating world of poisonous plants.

Featuring the author's own stunning illustrations, this captivating book is as much a visual feast as it is a treasury of botanical knowledge, revealing the strange, sinister and sometimes surprising histories of the plants growing all around us.

A spellbinding addition to any bookshelf, this hardback makes a wonderful gift for gardeners, plant lovers, writers, folklorists, modern witches and anyone fascinated by the mysterious side of nature.

Because not every beautiful plant has a happy ending.