Erscheint: Februar 2027
Buch (Hardcover): Sachbuch
The Milkweed Poisoner
Tales of Murder and Seduction from the Botanical Underworld
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Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35842435
EAN: 9780691287850
Erscheint: Februar 2027
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 44.50
Beschreibung
“True crime” tales from the darkest corners of the plant world—a one-of-a-kind reference book for naturalists, botanists, and curious gardeners. The natural world has its share of killers, con artists, seducers and conspirators whose stories are every bit as dramatic as any crime novel. From strangler figs that slowly suffocate their hosts, to orchids that seduce insects with intricate disguises, to acacias that employ armies of ants to attack their enemies, these are tales of cunning and competition played out under root and leaf. The Milkweed Poisoner. draws on the latest discoveries in plant science to uncover a realm where plants communicate, manipulate and wage chemical warfare in nature’s relentless struggle. Rich with fascinating characters and remarkable natural history, this unique book takes a true crime approach to the botanical world, presenting a series of lively and informative casebooks that reveal how the lives of plants are far stranger than we ever imagined. A captivating journey into the dark side of botany, The Milkweed Poisoner. is a must-read for gardeners, nature lovers and anyone curious about the strategies plants use to survive.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Dale Walters
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2027
Format
- Buch (Hardcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 224