Poison ivy and poison oakToxicodendron radicans and Toxicodendron diversilobum (previously Toxicodendron diversibba)Cashew (Anacardiacese) Family Description: These two plants are quite similar in appearance and will often crossbreed to make a hybrid. Both have alternate, compound leaves with three leaflets. The oil in the plants is the primary culprit and all parts, at all times of…
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Poison hemlock plant (fool’s parsley) – how to identify this poisonous plant and diagnose/treat poisoning.
Physic nut or Jatropha – tropical plant typically used as a poison has medicinal uses too
Physic nutJatropha curcasSpurge (Euphoriaceae) Family Description: The Physic nut, or Jatropha plant, is a shrub or small tree found in the American tropics. Also known as Barbados Nut, Purging Nut, Black Vomit Nut, Physic Nut, or JCL, the plant can reach a height of 6 meters (20 feet) with spreading branches, stubby twigs, and greenish…
Pangi – how to identify this poisonous plant and diagnose/treat poisoning.
Oleander – how to identify this poisonous plant and diagnose/treat poisoning.
Manchineel – how to identify this poisonous plant and diagnose/treat poisoning.
Lantana – how to identify this poisonous plant and diagnose/treat poisoning.
The Poisonous Death camas (death lily) plant looks like an onion.
There are various types of fires – each with its own purpose. Here’s how to build a variety of different kinds of fires for each scenario.
There are several methods for laying a fire and each has advantages. The situation you are in will determine which of the following fires to use. Here are a collection of firecraft methods suitable for any survival situation you may find yourself in.











