POISONOUS PLANTS AND FATAL FUNGI: THE LORE AND LURE OF DEADLY BOTANICALS BY SANDRA KYNES Beasts of Chaos propel them headlong into danger

propel them headlong into danger and forbidden knowledge

With vivid descriptions of passages from the artists' autobiographies and interviews

twisted wildlife

Blue is the color of the water in the Bay

these two former lovers race to find answers

POISONOUS PLANTS AND FATAL FUNGI: THE LORE AND LURE OF DEADLY BOTANICALS BY SANDRA KYNES Beasts of Chaos propel them headlong into dangerExplore humanity's fascination with death through toxic flora and how they have affected history, magic, warfare, art, and more. Sandra Kynes shares sixty detailed profiles divided into five themes, from classic killers to frightful fungi. Each profile includes the plant's history, folklore, and medicinal uses, as well as how it may or may not be used today. Aconite Birthwort Buttercup Daffodil Deadly Nightshade Death Cap Ergot Foxglove Funeral Bell