Outwitting Poison Ivy

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Outwitting Poison Ivy

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Book Description
Outwitting Poison Ivy is a factual and sometimes humorous look at some of the most irksome weeds in the woods. It identifies poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, and enables anyone to identify these plants accurately in the field with detailed drawings and photographs.

In addition, Hauser addresses: the lore and history of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac; useful and dangerous folk remedies; how to prevent exposure to poisonous plants; how to treat the effects of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac after exposure; how poisonous plants spread; how they may be eradicated.

Outwitting Poison Ivy concludes with the latest information on treatment, prevention, and research. It is perfect for parents, gardeners, hikers, bikers, and is a worthy addition to any medicine cabinet.

From the Back Cover
Finally, ideas for successful ways to take on one of the great banes of outdoor living. Identification, treatment and more.

Outwitting Poison Ivy,Susan Carol Hauser,The Lyons Press,1585742732,Gardening,Gardening/Plants,Nature,Nature / Field Guide Books,Outdoor Skills,Plants - General,Techniques,Toxicodendron,Toxicology,Urushiol,Gardening / Reference

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