Hortus Curious: Discover the World's Most Weird and Wonderful Plants and Fungi

A book that explores the weird, wacky, and wonderful world of plants, celebrating their diversity and peculiarities. With detailed illustrations of all the different species, it is an informative, humorous, and beautiful gift for all those who love plants.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2022
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Discover the incredible diversity of the botanical world with a captivating book that celebrates the weird, wacky, and wonderful aspects of plants. From vast forests to tiny microorganisms, plants possess an astonishing array of characteristics that make them truly awe-inspiring. Some plants thrive independently, while others form symbiotic relationships with other organisms. Some plants rely on air and water for survival, while others are carnivorous, consuming their surroundings. Some plants resemble animals, while others carry symbolic meanings or have cultural significance.

In this comprehensive book, author Michael Perry delves into the fascinating world of plants, exploring their peculiarities and unique features. Split into five chapters, "Hortus Curious" covers a wide range of topics, including:

Plants Behaving Badly: Discover the criminal world of plants, such as poisonous plants, insect-catching plants, and plants that engage in risky behaviors.

Mistaken Identity: Explore plants that resemble other objects, such as flowers that mimic monkeys, bees, or even dead man's fingers.

Greater Good: Learn about the plants that contribute to our daily lives, including the aspirin plant that provides us with a valuable painkiller.

Superheroes: Discover the plants that possess the ability to disguise themselves, change color, shape, or even move themselves.

X-rated Plants: Uncover a selection of the rudest plants in existence, with their offensive odors and peculiar characteristics.

Written in a humorous and quirky style, "Hortus Curious" is an entertaining and informative gift book for anyone interested in plants and gardening. With exquisitely detailed illustrations of all the different species, this book provides a unique perspective on the plant world and encourages readers to appreciate its bonkers and bizarre aspects. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a plant enthusiast, "Hortus Curious" offers a fresh and captivating way to explore and enjoy the wonders of the botanical world.

Weight: 612g
Dimension: 177 x 225 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241561553