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In defense of plants, an exploration into the wonder of plants, Matt Candeias

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In defense of plants, an exploration into the wonder of plants, Matt Candeias

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-277)

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illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

In defense of plants

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1152424384

Responsibility statement

Matt Candeias

Sub title

an exploration into the wonder of plants

Summary

In his debut book, internationally recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias explores the curious nature of plants, revealing surprising and humorous things about their ruthless, horny, or simply cunning behavior. Using gardening, propagating houseplants, and other examples around you, In Defense of Plants will open your eyes to their hidden world. You will never see plants a just décor again! In this easily accessible introduction to the world of plants you'll find: fantastic botanical histories, evolution, and plant symbolism; tales of fascinating botanical discoveries; curious facts on how ecosystems work together, how plants have sex, and more!--COVER

Table Of Contents

A rocky start : how I learned to love plants in the bottom of a quarry -- My own green revolution -- The wild world of plant sex -- Plants on the move -- The fight for survival -- Eating animals (and other things) -- Parasitic plants -- The problems plants face

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Exploration into the wonder of plants

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