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Cicuta maculata, Beaver PoisonPhoto by Link Davis

Cicuta maculata, Beaver Poison
Photo by Link Davis

Solanum dulcamara, NightshadePhoto by Link Davis

Solanum dulcamara, Nightshade
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Poisonous and Injurious Plants

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Presenter:  Dr. Tim Block
Time: 7:30pm
Location:  Meet at the Conservancy's Brownstone Barn
Fee*:  $10 Members/ $13 Non-Members
*Pre-registration with payment required.

Are plants out to get us?  Learn more about the relatively few plant species that are truly dangerous to humans.  This presentation will introduce us to some of the plants in our flora that can cause poisoning, hallucinations, dermatitis, or other problems if ingested or handled.  We will also discuss rumors, urban legends, and other exaggerated fears of plants and the natural world.