Plants with Superpowers

75 Remarkable Plants for your Garden and Home

David Domorney

Description

David Domoney shares an incredible array of plants that have extraordinary capabilities. After considerable research into myths, legends, and scientific papers, in this fantastic read he illustrates how the natural world has truly gifted plants with superpowers.

The 75 featured plants each have unique abilities that are wondrous to adults and children alike. They possess a dazzling array of powers and yet can be grown and enjoyed in your garden or home. Learn the mysteries of these plants and you too will be able to appreciate these true wonders. Discover how:

  • Snowdrops produce their own anti-freeze
  • The military uses deadly nightshade to counteract chemical warfare
  • Venus fly traps have a memory and can count
  • A potato can charge your mobile phone
  • The sensitive plant moves when touched
  • Prehistoric Ginkgo trees can survive an atomic bomb
  • In folklore, blackthorn was thought to have the best wood for magic wands

      For all the plants that are included in the book, there are reliable growing tips as well as a miscellany of captivating facts, making this ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.

Details

  • Format
    Hardback
  • Pages
    176
  • Size
    210 x 160mm
  • Publisher
    Frances Lincoln
  • ISBN
    9781836001171
Stock Code
250210
Retail Price
$34.99
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$34.99
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$24.99
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