Weird plants
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, issuing body.
Published
Richmond, Surrey, UK : Kew Publishing, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 2018.
ISBN
1842466623, 9781842466629
Status
Indian Prairie Public Library District - 1st Floor
580 THOROGOOD
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580 THOROGOOD
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Indian Prairie Public Library District - 1st Floor | 580 THOROGOOD | On Shelf |
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Published
Richmond, Surrey, UK : Kew Publishing, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 2018.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
119 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
ISBN
1842466623, 9781842466629
Notes
General Note
Includes indexes.
Description
For the first time, 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. Author 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 in this book, 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.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Thorogood, C. (2018). Weird plants . Kew Publishing, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thorogood, Chris. 2018. Weird Plants. Kew Publishing, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thorogood, Chris. Weird Plants Kew Publishing, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Thorogood, Chris. Weird Plants Kew Publishing, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 2018.
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