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Carnivorous plants / Dan Torre.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Torre, Dan, author.
- Series:
- Botanical (Reaktion Books (Firm))
- Botanical
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Carnivorous plants.
- Carnivorous plants--Pictorial works.
- Genre:
- Pictorial works.
- Illustrated works.
- Physical Description:
- 228 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 22 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- London, UK : Reaktion Books, Ltd, 2019.
- Summary:
- Carnivorous plants are a unique group, possessing modified leaves to trap, kill and consume small creatures. As a result they are often depicted as killers in films and literature, yet others regard them as exotic and beautiful specimens to collect and display. In this abundantly illustrated and highly entertaining book, Dan Torre describes the evolution, structure and scientific background of carnivorous plants.
- Contents:
- The natural history of carnivorous plants
- More than just a meal
- A remarkable discovery
- Attack of the killer plants
- Magnificent carnivors
- Collecting, growing and conserving carnivorous plants.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-212) and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1932 Fund.
- Other Format:
- Electronic version: Torre, Dan. Carnivorous plants.
- ISBN:
- 1789140528
- 9781789140521
- OCLC:
- 1041760174
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