Book Description 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, озрсь 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.  Вместе с2003 г 104 стр ISBN 0972240012.