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Hortus curious : discover the world's most weird and wonderful plants and fungi / Michael Perry aka Mr. Plant Geek ; illustrated by Aaron Apsley.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2022.Edition: First American editionDescription: 191 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780744061277
  • 074406127X
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 581.7 23
LOC classification:
  • QK901 .P47 2022
Contents:
Step inside Mr. Plant Geek's world of plants -- Plants behaving badly -- Mistaken identity -- Greater good -- Superheroes -- X-rated.
Summary: "Plants are truly awe-inspiring. They can be vast, minute, smelly, or spectacularly ugly. Some plants live on their own, or by growing off others; some live by air and water; others are carnivorous, eating the creatures around them; some plants look remarkably like animals; while others have unusual symbolism; and some have special cultural significance. This book explores them all, bringing together the most peculiar and most fascinating plants on the planet -- celebrating them in all their diverse splendor"--Publisher's description.
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Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Waimate Located at Event Centre Non Fiction 581.7 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Not For Loan A00804523

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Step inside Mr. Plant Geek's world of plants -- Plants behaving badly -- Mistaken identity -- Greater good -- Superheroes -- X-rated.

"Plants are truly awe-inspiring. They can be vast, minute, smelly, or spectacularly ugly. Some plants live on their own, or by growing off others; some live by air and water; others are carnivorous, eating the creatures around them; some plants look remarkably like animals; while others have unusual symbolism; and some have special cultural significance. This book explores them all, bringing together the most peculiar and most fascinating plants on the planet -- celebrating them in all their diverse splendor"--Publisher's description.

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