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Cactus (Hardcover)
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Cactus (Hardcover)
Series: Botanical
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List price R551
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Discovery Miles 4 520
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Cacti are full of contradictions. Although they can be found in
some of the harshest, driest and most barren environments on earth,
some are delicate tropical plants that grow high among the branches
of the rainforest canopy. Many examples bristle with
ferocious-looking spines, while others are completely bare. Nearly
all exhibit remarkable floral displays - some having flowers that
are even larger than the plant itself. Cacti have played a
prominent role in human history for thousands of years. Some
species were revered by ancient civilizations, playing a part in
their religious ceremonies; other varieties have been heavily
cultivated for food or for the production of the bright red dye
cochineal - which is actually derived from a parasitic insect that
feeds on the prickly pear cactus. Native to the American
continents, cacti have spread worldwide and have become an
important feature in many gardens and collections. Although not
often in the culinary forefront of people's minds, a number of
varieties of cacti are delicious to eat - it is a cactus that
produces 'dragon fruit', which is fast becoming one of the world's
more popular tropical fruits. In Cactus Dan Torre explores the
natural, cultural and social history of cacti, with particular
emphasis on how these remarkable plants have been represented in
art, literature, cinema, animation and popular culture around the
world. This is a highly original, entertaining and informative book
that will appeal to everyone with an interest in cacti.
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