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Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Two groups of plants exhibit such intriguing behavior that a century and a half ago they attracted the attention of Charles Darwin. These same plants, the orchids and the carnivorous plants, still fascinate scientists today. In two episodes, this television program reveals a world of deceit and treachery worthy of any fictional thriller.
5) Weird plants
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"This unique book explores a fascinating world in which plants trick, kill, steal and kidnap--plants you could scarcely imagine even exist: carnivores that drug, drown and consume unsuspecting insect prey; 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. Author Chris Thorogood showcases these plant behaviours and the intrigue...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Carnivorous plants: they're weird, they're gorgeous, and they're the perfect addition to your urban jungle of pothos, snake plants, and succulents. However, they can also be intimidating to grow and care for. Let Killer Plants be your guide as it walks you through the different types of carnivorous plants and how to keep each variety alive and well"--
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