Description |
191 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm |
Summary |
"Plants are truly awe-inspiring. They can be vast, minute, smelly, or spectacularly ugly. Some plants live on their own, or by growing off others; some live by air and water; others are carnivorous, eating the creatures around them; some plants look remarkably like animals; while others have unusual symbolism; and some have special cultural significance. This book explores them all, bringing together the most peculiar and most fascinating plants on the planet--celebrating them in all their diverse splendor. Split into five chapters, covering everything from poisonous plants to painkilling ones, Michael Perry explains exactly what makes each plant special"-- Provided by publisher. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 180-183) and index. |
Subject |
Plants.
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Fungi.
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Botany.
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ISBN |
9780744061277 hc. |
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