Weird Plants

Chris Thorogood

Description

This extraordinary compilation showcases weird, mysterious and bizarre plants from around the world.

Plants trick, kill, steal and kidnap, and this unique book explores a fascinating world in which plants have turned the tables on animals. Chris Thorogood showcases these plant behaviours, the interrelationships among plants, the interdependencies between plants and animals and the intrigue of plant evolution.

All types of weird and sinister are featured, from carnivorous plants that drug, drown and consume unsuspecting insect prey; giant pitcher plants that have evolved toilets for tree shrews; flowers that mimic rotting flesh to attract pollinating flies, and orchids that duplicitously look, feel and even smell like a female insect to bamboozle sex-crazed male bees.

Details

  • Format
    Hardback
  • Pages
    160
  • Size
    245 x 190mm
  • ISBN
    9781842466629
Stock Code
180919
Our Price
$37.99
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