J is for Jacob's Ladder
As a mystery writer, I need to create crimes and figure out how the suspect will carry out the dastardly deed. Throughout the rest of the month, I will showcase a few poisons from Book of Poisons: A Guide for Writer s to demonstrate different ways to harm and/or murder a person. The book provides scientific information, so I won’t attempt to paraphrase, but give you direct quotes. Disclaimer : Do not attempt the method discussed. The information provided is meant for fiction writing only. Please keep it on the page. ddeventdesign.wordpress.com Jacob’s Ladder or Lily of the Valley (p. 60-61): Scientific Name: Convallaria majalis Other: Lily of the Valley, May lily, Our Lady’s tears, convall-lily, lily constancy, ladder-to-heaven, male lily Toxicity ( scale of 1-6; 1=almost non-toxic, 6=super toxic ) : 6 Deadly Parts: All, especially the leaves. Form : The small, white, bell-shaped flowers are well known. The plant bears orange-red fleshy berries. Even th...