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The Natural History of Flowers (Hardcover)
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The Natural History of Flowers (Hardcover)
Series: Gideon Lincecum Nature and Environment Series
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Flowers have played an important role in human culture and survival
for thousands of years. The final products of flowers-fruits and
seeds-are vitally important as food. Flowers provide bursts of
color to homes and gardens and they symbolize love, sorrow, and
renewal. Yet we often overlook their real purpose. Why do flowers
exist and why do they have certain colors, shapes, and smells? What
function does a flower have in the life and survival of the plants
themselves? In nature, flowers play an essential role in improving
a plant's chances of survival. Some flowers are pollinated by wind
or water but most are designed to attract and reward pollinators,
such as bees, butterflies, birds, and bats, to carry their pollen
from flower to flower. After being pollinated, flowers produce
fruits and again take advantage of wind, water, and animals to
disperse their seeds, ensuring a new generation of their species.
Pollination and seed dispersal are fine-tuned systems, and their
importance in sustaining a healthy environment cannot be
overstated. And, as ongoing climate and other environmental changes
apply new pressures, flowers must continue to adapt in order to
survive. In this beautifully illustrated book with over 200
stunning photographs, Michael Fogden and Patricia Fogden draw from
existing research and their extensive field experiences all over
the world to present a detailed but accessible introduction to the
natural history of flowers. They discuss a representative sample of
flowering and fruiting strategies, illustrating interactions
between plants and their pollinators and dispersers, and conclude
with descriptions of their favorite tropical flowers.
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