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title: "Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities"
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# 100+ poisonous plants profiled Alphabetical, easy-reference format Historical botanical anecdotes Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities

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## Summary

> 🌿 Unlock the dark secrets of your garden—before they unlock you!

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- **What is this?** Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities
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## Key Features

- • **Concise & Engaging:** Bite-sized, alphabetically organized entries for quick, captivating reads.
- • **Top-Rated & Trusted:** 4.6-star bestseller with thousands of reviews—join the community of informed plant lovers.
- • **Deadly Botanical Insights:** Explore 100+ toxic plants that shaped history and danger in your garden.
- • **Historical Drama in Flora:** Discover the dark stories behind plants like the weed that killed Lincoln’s mother.
- • **Perfect for Garden Vigilance:** Identify poisonous houseplants and protect your home with expert knowledge.

## Overview

Wicked Plants is a bestselling, highly rated reference book that profiles over 100 poisonous plants with historical anecdotes and practical info. Its alphabetical, easy-to-navigate format makes it a must-have for gardeners and plant enthusiasts who want to stay informed and safe while enjoying the beauty and mystery of the botanical world.

## Description

Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities [Amy Stewart, Briony Morrow-Cribbs] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities

Review: Wicked Plants by Amy Stewart - I was surprised when I began reading "Wicked Plants....Although it is a small book, embellished with line drawings, it is rather like a dictionary in style. That is, alphabetical, among different sections depending upon the category the author places the plants. I think it is quite informative in an easy to read style. The most annoying thing is the old magazine editor gimmick of making a little box quoting a bit of text from the same paragraph I am reading. Quite unnecessary, and pads the book pages, I so dislike paying for needless repetition. The paper of the pages feels odd, it has a slightly rough surface, which I noticed as I smoothed open the pages before reading. Also, I noticed the binding doesn't have the front and back blank pages to adhere to the coverboards and spine, which seems like an odd economy to me, as I have handled thousands of books, and not seen this before. This means additional stress to the book cover as the book is open, yet the spine has a flexible fabric strip. The page numbering is odd, it's 2/3 way down the page in the margin in a decorated box, but the index uses the page number for each entry, so it's not so easy to find the page wanted. Other than these quirks, the book has very good information, usually with a little story attached to each plant listed. There is a good bibliography. I was surprised at the sound quality of the information. I like the dry humor, and the short format. The author keeps it brief, but the important facts are presented in plain English. It's good for people who are concerned that they may have poisonous houseplants, etc. Some common names, local names and Latin names are provided.
Review: Love this book and it looks beautiful - This is one of my favorite books. Highly recommend!!!

## Features

- Poisonous Plants, Garden Writing, History

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #84,963 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43 in Gardening & Horticulture Reference (Books) #63 in Gardening Encyclopedias |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,543 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wicked Plants by Amy Stewart
*by J***E on April 7, 2017*

I was surprised when I began reading "Wicked Plants....Although it is a small book, embellished with line drawings, it is rather like a dictionary in style. That is, alphabetical, among different sections depending upon the category the author places the plants. I think it is quite informative in an easy to read style. The most annoying thing is the old magazine editor gimmick of making a little box quoting a bit of text from the same paragraph I am reading. Quite unnecessary, and pads the book pages, I so dislike paying for needless repetition. The paper of the pages feels odd, it has a slightly rough surface, which I noticed as I smoothed open the pages before reading. Also, I noticed the binding doesn't have the front and back blank pages to adhere to the coverboards and spine, which seems like an odd economy to me, as I have handled thousands of books, and not seen this before. This means additional stress to the book cover as the book is open, yet the spine has a flexible fabric strip. The page numbering is odd, it's 2/3 way down the page in the margin in a decorated box, but the index uses the page number for each entry, so it's not so easy to find the page wanted. Other than these quirks, the book has very good information, usually with a little story attached to each plant listed. There is a good bibliography. I was surprised at the sound quality of the information. I like the dry humor, and the short format. The author keeps it brief, but the important facts are presented in plain English. It's good for people who are concerned that they may have poisonous houseplants, etc. Some common names, local names and Latin names are provided.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this book and it looks beautiful
*by V***E on January 18, 2026*

This is one of my favorite books. Highly recommend!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun read!
*by V***O on December 29, 2025*

Another great title from this author. A fun read with excellent information for the gardener who appreciates the edgier plants.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-24*