Carnivorous plants / Dan Torre.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Torre, Dan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Carnivorous plants--Pictorial works.

Carnivorous plants.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (229 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Reaktion Books Ltd, 2019.

Summary:

An exploration of the science and cultural significance of carnivorous plants, now in paperback. Carnivorous plants are a unique botanical group, possessing modified leaves to trap, kill, and consume small creatures. As a result, they are often depicted as killers in films and literature--from Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors to the world-dominating plants of The Day of the Triffids --yet many people regard carnivorous plants 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. Examining their cultural and social history, he also shows how they have inspired our imagination and been represented in art, literature, cinema, animation, and popular culture. From the Venus flytrap--a species endemic to the Carolinas--to pitcher plants, this fascinating history of these singular, arresting, beautiful, yet deadly plants is certain to be devoured.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Imprint Page

Contents

Introduction

One: The Natural History of Carnivorous Plants

Two: More than Just a Meal

Three: A Remarkable Discovery

Four: Attack of the Killer Plants

Five: Magnificent Carnivores

Six: Collecting, Growing and Conserving Carnivorous Plants

Timeline of Carnivorous Plants

References

Further Reading

Associations and Websites

Acknowledgements

Photo Acknowledgements

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-78914-113-3