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100 1 _aYoungken, Heber W., Jr.
_q(Heber Wilkinson),
_d1913-2001
245 1 0 _aCommon poisonous plants of New England
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-08-13
508 _aLisa Corcoran, Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Common Poisonous Plants of New England" by Jr. Heber W. Youngken and Joseph S. Karas is a scientific publication prepared for educational and public health purposes in the early 1960s. The book serves as an informative guide that aims to educate readers about various poisonous plants found in the New England region, detailing their identification, toxic properties, and first-aid measures for poisoning incidents. The content of the book is organized by plant, each entry including descriptions, illustrations, and information on the toxic parts of the plants. It discusses well-known poisonous species such as Amanita mushrooms, poison ivy, and the deadly nightshade, providing information on the symptoms and potential treatments for poisoning. This educational resource not only distinguishes between safe and harmful plants but also offers a practical approach to preventing accidental poisonings, equipping families and healthcare providers with essential knowledge for safe gardening and plant identification. The inclusion of contact information for Poison Control Centers further emphasizes the book's commitment to public safety. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cWashington DC: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1964
653 _aPoisonous plants -- New England
700 1 _aKaras, Joseph S.
700 1 _aYoungken, Dean
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71397
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