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Wicked Plants: BAnQ’s Gardening Book of the Month

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Wicked Plants  

The Weed That Killed Lincoln’s Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities
By Briony Morrow-Cribbs and Amy Stewart

A fascinating and unsettling read, Wicked Plants sits at the crossroads of history, botany, and folklore. In this captivating book, the authors introduce us to a menacing lineup of deadly and dangerous plants. Organized alphabetically, each entry opens the door to an intriguing, unusual, and often chilling story. An invitation to look more closely at the plants around us.

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