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In Defense of Plants (Hardcover)
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In Defense of Plants (Hardcover)
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List price R478
Loot Price R449
Discovery Miles 4 490
You Save R29 (6%)
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The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light "Matt Candeias succeeds in
evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom." James T. Costa,
PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of
Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants,
Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature
Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized
blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants
and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist's
defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur
plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater
environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of
plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection.
Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In
Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the
comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful
nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth
with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside,
Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, and
conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a
professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone
who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more
charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to
the incredible world of plants, you'll find: Fantastic botanical
histories and plant symbolism Passionate stories of flora diversity
and scientific names of plant organisms Personal tales of plantsman
discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The
Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus,
then you'll love In Defense of Plants.
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