People can learn to defend themselves and their pets from
America's most common pernicious plants in this pocket-sized guide to the hazards of poison oak, ivy, and sumac. The facts are outlined in a succinct, no-nonsense format interspersed with personal stories from the author, gardeners, pet lovers, and other outdoor enthusiasts, providing an upbeat and humorous spin to essential information on
how to stay safe from the plants. Such topics as plant identification, symptoms after contact, treatment, prevention, and conventional remedies are addressed alongside anecdotes from Native American folklore and a
resource directory for further research.
Reviewed by Kim Peterson for Reader Views (1/06)The Connolly couple's sensitivity to irritating plants like poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac has resulted in a concise book packed with useful…
